Authors : Dr. Sindhura H; Dr. Sradha Pradhan; Dr. Harsha R H; Dr. Shilpa R H; Dr. Shreya Pradhan
Volume/Issue : Volume 6 - 2021, Issue 3 - March
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Fibro-epithelial hyperplasia is a proliferative
fibrous reactive inflammatory lesion of the gingival
tissue that hinders function and aesthetics. This article
discusses an unusual case of unilateral fibro-epithelial
hyperplasia in a 75 year old patient. The reason for the
enlargement was local irritation caused by plaque and
calculus. Various Literatures is replete with numerous
case reports wherein diode lasers were highly successful
in the excision of localized reactive lesions of the Gingiva.
The advantages of laser over conventional surgical
methods includes the maintenance of sterile conditions,
good estimation of cutting depth, no need for suturing,
post operative pain reduction, promotion of wound
healing. Hence in this article fibroepithlial lesion was
treated with Diode Laser
Keywords : Fibro-Epithelial Hyperplasia, Laser, Diode Laser.