How Effective Is Vitamin C for Gingival Depigmentation? A Scoping Review

Key Points

• The review aims to analyze the effectiveness of vitamin C in gingival depigmentation.
• Reviewed existing literature on vitamin C application methods.
• Focused on microneedle and mesotherapy techniques.
• Evaluated outcomes related to gingival depigmentation.
• Vitamin C shows promising effectiveness in gingival depigmentation.
• Microneedling and mesotherapy are identified as less traumatic alternatives.
• Reports suggest good patient satisfaction with the treatment.