title: Laser vaporization of extravasation type of mucocele of the lower lip with 940-nm diode laser.
abstract: A 43-year-old male presented with an asymptomatic swelling of the lower labial mucosa. Examination revealed that the tip of maxillary canine was causing trauma on the affected side. A diagnosis of extravasation type of mucocele was established clinically. Vaporization of the mucocele was done with a 940-nm diode laser in contact mode. The lesion healed uneventfully and there has been no recurrence for 3 months.
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, Babu Banarsi Das College of Dental Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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authors: Agarwal
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authors: Mehra
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mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008047:Lip Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D009078:Mucocele / Q000601:surgery*