Aims: The present trial aimed to comparatively evaluate depigmentation using ceramic soft tissue trimming bur versus scalpel for treatment of physiological gingival melanin hyper pigmentation. Materials and Methods: Subjects within the age range of 20-45 years of either sex, reporting to the Out Patient Department with chief complaint of blackish appearance of gums (physiological gingival melanin hyper pigmentation) were selected for the study. A total of sixty-two sites with physiological gingival melanin hyper pigmentation were selected by convenience sampling technique. Statistical analysis used: The results of the trial were analysed for statistical significance. Results: It was observed that this minimally invasive surgical technique with ceramic soft tissue trimming bur resulted in reduction of the gingival melanin hyper pigmentation with minimal bleeding, rapid wound healing and less post-operative pain and discomfort. Conclusions: It was concluded thatceramic soft tissue trimming bur was effective in the treatment of gingival melanin hyper pigmentation.
