Journal of Dental Lasers

CASE REPORT
Year
: 2013  |  Volume : 7  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 43--46

Treatment of mucocele with diode laser


Ruchi Pandey, Krishnajaneya Reddy Pathakota, Pradeep Koppolu, Vijayalakshmi Bolla 
 Department of Periodontics, Sri Sai Dental College, Vikarabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Correspondence Address:
Ruchi Pandey
H NO 3-5-167, Fl No. 302, Srilakshmi residency, Street No-2, Narayanguda, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
India

Mucocele is commonly occurring lesion in the oral cavity, mostly involving minor salivary glands, resulting from rupture or obliteration of the ducts leading to their glandular contents (mucinous) being released subepithelially. Etiological factors include trauma, parafunctional habits, lip biting, etc.; and if left untreated may lead to permanent bump in the area of occurrence. Various treatment modalities have been advocated for mucocele among which lasers being the most recent and advanced. In the present case reports, diode laser was used for the excision of mucocele on the lower lip, the advantages being minimal discomfort, bleeding, recurrence, and better compliance among patients.


How to cite this article:
Pandey R, Pathakota KR, Koppolu P, Bolla V. Treatment of mucocele with diode laser.J Dent Lasers 2013;7:43-46


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Pandey R, Pathakota KR, Koppolu P, Bolla V. Treatment of mucocele with diode laser. J Dent Lasers [serial online] 2013 [cited 2024 Mar 29 ];7:43-46
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