Comparison of knowledge and esthetic perception regarding gingival pigmentation between students from different non-dentistry health profession programs

Although the students demonstrated reasonable comprehension of the etiology of gingival pigmentation, their knowledge of treatment options was limited. Visual pigmentation assessment saw individual variations depending on cultural background and societal acceptance. The findings of this study provide insights into the subjectivity of perception of gingival pigmentation, which varies among individuals in reference to a validated categorical classification.