title: Management of Traumatic Fibroma in a Patient with Cerebral Palsy Using 810nm Diode Laser.
abstract: There are several treatment options for hyperplastic gingival lesions. Among these, diode lasers have the advantages of less bleeding, which is an important characteristic in mucosal lesions, a shorter procedure time, better healing, and less complications. We present the case of a 48-year-old male patient with a history of cerebral palsy and a presumptive diagnosis of traumatic fibroma. The entire lesion was removed in one session with no complications. No recurrence was observed at 3 months follow up. This procedure can be considered a good modality especially for physically challenged patients.
authors.affiliation: Resident, Facultad de Odontologia, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon , Monterrey, Mexico .
authors.forename: Raúl Vicente
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Perales-Garza
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Advanced Odontology and Endodontics, Facultad de Odontologia, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon , Monterrey, Mexico .
authors.forename: Gerardo Daniel
authors.initials: GD
authors.lastname: Sierra-Garcia
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Advanced Odontology, Facultad de Odontologia, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon , Monterrey, Mexico .
authors.forename: Rosa Isela Sánchez
authors.initials: RI
authors.lastname: Nájera
authors.affiliation: Specialist, Department of Orthodontics, Center for the Study and Research in Orthodontics, Facultad de Odontologia, Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon , Monterrey, Mexico .
authors.forename: áRaúl Vicente
authors.initials: ÁV
authors.lastname: Perales-Perez
keywords: Dental surgery; Diode laser; Disabled person