This document discusses gingival depigmentation, which is a treatment used to remove excess pigmentation from the gums for aesthetic reasons. It first covers the epidemiology, physiology, and biochemistry of oral pigmentation. It then discusses the classification and distribution of pigmentation, as well as physiological versus pathological pigmentation. The document outlines various treatment procedures for depigmentation including scalpel surgery, cryosurgery, laser ablation, and chemical peeling. It notes that techniques like cryosurgery and lasers have better aesthetic results and lower recurrence rates of pigmentation compared to other methods. The conclusion recommends randomized controlled studies to further evaluate techniques.