title: Gingival abscess removal using a soft-tissue laser.
abstract: A case of acute inflammatory enlargement of gingival tissue in the form of a gingival abscess is presented in this paper. Its clinical features and histopathologic presentation are described. The etiology of this condition could be a variety of sources such as microbial plaque infection, trauma, and foreign body impaction. In this case, treatment included complete excision by the means of a 810-nm soft-tissue diode laser, which resulted in resolution of the abscess and clinical wound healing within approximately 2 to 3 weeks. Prognosis was excellent due to early diagnosis and immediate treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Dental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, USA. soniprasad@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Soni
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.forename: Edward A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Monaco
authors.forename: Sebastiano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Andreana
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D010508:Periodontal Abscess / Q000601:surgery*