Sahithi Pamidimukkala

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Gitam Dental College and Hospital, Visakhapatnam, India

Publications

• Case Reports   
  Comparative Analysis of Distinct Methods for Cosmetic Visual Management of Gingival Hyperpigmentation: A Clinical Study
  Author(s): Tejaswi Kodem*, Anusha Boddeda, Sahithi Pamidimukkala and Hyandavi Balla
  
  Introduction: The focus of this study was to assess the effects of gingival depigmentation using scalpels and electrosurgery. Gingival color alters a person's smile and affects esthetics. Methods: The study employed scalpel surgical technique and electrocautery as therapy methods due to their ease of use and reduced recovery time. After surgery, the healing and recurrence of pigmentation were assessed. At each follow-up appointment, intraoral photos were taken to assess any repigmentation and to compare the improvement. The statistical analysis methods employed were unpaired t-test and one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results: Three months following surgery, there was a statistically significant decrease for both study approaches compared to baseline and there were no problems that resulted in discomfort, .. Read More»