Localized Argyria at the Mucogingival Junction Subsequent to Endodontic Therapy

Abstract

Two cases of moderate mucogingival argyria (tattoo) secondary to silver cone root canal fillings of maxillary left first molars are presented. The root canal fillings were done a long time ago. The patients were not aware of the gingival tattoo. Radiograph showed substandard root canal treatment with periradicular lesions. The silver points were removed and re-treatment was performed in addition to root amputation and root-end filling.

Keywords

• Silver points
• mucogingival argyria