title: The use of surgical Nd:YAG laser in an oral pyogenic granuloma: a case report.
abstract: Pyogenic granuloma is a benign, non-neoplastic, mucocutaneous lesion and is especially common on the tongue, lips, and gums. This case report presents a large oral pyogenic granuloma of the gingiva and the surgical treatment of this lesion with Nd:YAG laser. A 14-year-old female patient referred with a complaint of a swelling and growth on the buccal side of her mandibular left premolar teeth. A comprehensive intraoral examination revealed a localized gingival mass between mandibular left premolar teeth on the buccal aspect. The treatment selected was surgical removal using Nd:YAG laser with the following irradiation parameters: power output 4 W, energy 100 mJ, frequency 40 Hz, and pulsed emission mode. During surgery, complications including hemorrhage were not observed, and no scarring developed after surgery. The excised area gradually improved within 1 month. The use of Nd:YAG laser in the treatment of pyogenic granuloma reduced bleeding during surgery, with a consequent reduction in operating time, promoted rapid postoperative hemostasis, and has better patient acceptance.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Dentistry, Atatürk University , Periodontology, Erzurum , Turkey.
authors.forename: Gülhan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kocaman
authors.forename: Nihal
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Beldüz
authors.forename: Ceren
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Erdogan
authors.forename: Elvan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ozbek
authors.forename: Elif
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sadik
authors.forename: Cankat
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kara
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D017789:Granuloma, Pyogenic / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053844:Lasers, Solid-State / Q000627:therapeutic use*
keywords: Nd:YAG laser; laser in dentistry; oral pyogenic granuloma