Improving Dark Gums for a Better Smile

INTERVENTION: Intervention1: Depigmentation procedure using Surgical Scalpel: the pigmented area will be deepithelized using a 15 BardParker blade by scrapping method removing only the superficial layer of epithelium thus removing all pigmented gingiva Control Intervention1: Microneedling technique alone: Dermapen will be laid perpendicular to the gingiva and Microneedling will be carried out in differnt directions until microbleeding is visible Control Intervention2: Microneedling technique followed by Ascorbic acid paste application: A paste will be prepared from topical ascorbic acid powder and then applied to the gingiva for 10 minutes to enhance the depigmentation process Control Intervention3: Microneedling technique followed by Ascorbic acid Mesotherapy: Intraepidermal administration of vitamin C will be performed usinga 30 gauge insulin syringe CONDITION: Health Condition 1: K05‐ Gingivitis and periodontal diseases PRIMARY OUTCOME: The primary outcome measure is the degree of reduction in gingival melanin pigmentation after treatment, evaluated to compare the effectiveness of microneedling, microneedling with topical and injectable ascorbic acid, and scalpel technique in the management of gingival melanin hyperpigmentation using a split‐mouth randomized controlled design.Timepoint: day 0, after 1 week and 4 weeks SECONDARY OUTCOME: NILTimepoint: NIL INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1. Subjects willing to participate in the study with written informed consent. 2. Systemically healthy subjects. 3. Subjects above the age of 18 yrs. 4. Subjects who had moderate to severe melanin pigmentation of gingiva [Dummett‐GuptaOral Pigmentation Inde X[DOPI], 1964