Treatment of pyogenic granuloma using a 940nm Diode laser
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Dental Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract: Pyogenic Granuloma is a relatively common benign mucocutaneous lesion, as a response to either pregnancy, trauma, vascular malformation or chronic inflammation. Predominantly seen in the second decade of life in young females. The possible explanation maybe because of the vascular effects of female hormones. Most common intraoral site being marginal gingiva, followed by palate and buccal mucosa. Clinically the lesion manifests itself as an exophytic growth which may be lobulated or smooth, with either a pedunculated or a sessile base. The lesion may exihibit a pinkish red to purple hue which is often hemorrhagic. The clinical diagnosis of such lesions can be quite challenging because of its close resemblance to certain malignancies like peripheral giant cell granuloma, peripheral ossifying fibroma, peripheral odontogenic fibroma, hemangioma, Kaposi's sarcoma, bacillary angiomatosis, and non Hodgkin's lymphoma. The treatment options available are conventional surgical exicision; electrocautery or lasers- erbium or diode. In this report, we seek to highlight the therapeutic advantages achieved with a soft tissue diode laser in the treatment of pyogenic granuloma. Keywords: pyogenic granuloma, diode laser, soft tissue laser.
Authors and Affiliations
Sharath Karanth, Deepa Shetty, Hemanth M, Manoj Varma, Lavanya Varma, Benette Fernandes
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