title: Chronic inflammatory gingival overgrowths: laser gingivectomy & gingivoplasty.
abstract: It is quite common to note chronic inflammatory Gingival overgrowths during and/or post orthodontic treatment. Sometimes the overgrowths may even potentially complicate and/or interrupt orthodontic treatment. With the introduction of soft tissue lasers these problems can now be addressed more easily. Amongst many LASERS now available in Dentistry DIODE LASERS seem to be most ideal for orthodontic soft tissue applications. As newer treatments herald into minimally invasive techniques, DIODE LASERS are becoming more promising both in patient satisfaction and dentist satisfaction. How to cite this article: Shankar BS, Ramadevi T, Neetha M S, Reddy P S K, Saritha G, Reddy J M. Chronic Inflammatory Gingival Overgrowths: Laser Gingivectomy & Gingivoplasty. J Int Oral Health 2013; 5(1):83-87.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology & Implantology, G Pulla Reddy Dental College & Hospital, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
authors.forename: B Shiva
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Shankar
authors.forename: Ramadevi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: T
authors.forename: Neetha M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: S
authors.forename: P Sunil Kumar
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Saritha
authors.forename: J Muralinath
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Reddy
keywords: Compliance; DIODE; Gingival overgrowth; LASERS