title: Application of 810-nm diode laser in the management of peripheral ossifying fibroma.
abstract: Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a reactive gingival growth, which accounts for 9.6% of gingival lesions. It exhibits a peak incidence between the second and third decades of life with a female predilection. Treatment includes surgical excision down to the periosteum and periodontal ligament with thorough root planning. Another option available in place of conventional surgical excision is the excision using lasers. Here is a case of POF affecting anterior maxillary gingiva in 19-year-old male patient successfully managed using an 810-nm diode laser.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Beela Ram
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Anuradha
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Swati
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Penumarty
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Challa Ram
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Charan
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontics, MNR Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Mutyala
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Swati
keywords: Diode laser; ossifying fibroma; reactive gingival peripheral growth