title: Laser treatment of orthodontically induced gingival hyperplasia.
abstract: Several studies have shown that gingivitis is common in children and adolescents. Introduction of orthodontic devices may exacerbate the gingival inflammation. Orthodontically induced gingival hyperplasia in adolescents, its etiology, and treatment alternatives are discussed. Three instances in which laser therapy was used are described.
authors.affiliation: New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, USA.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Convissar
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Diamond
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Fazekas
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D019140:Dental Care for Children / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005890:Gingivectomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018579:Patient Selection; D011184:Postoperative Period