Different surgical management modalities for a case of idiopathic generalised gingival enlargement with chronic periodontitis

Reenesh, Mechery; Rath, Colonel S.K.; Mukherjee, Lieutnant Colonel Manish

doi:10.1016/j.ajoms.2012.09.009

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“…11,12 Depending on the severity of the disease, gingivectomy, electrosurgery and laser resection have been described. 6 In 2006, Coletta and Graner suggested the use of CO 2 laser during gingivectomy for patients with HGF.…”

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Diode Laser Versus Scalpel in the Treatment of Hereditary Gingival Fibromatosis in a 6-Year Old Boy

Cassia

Moukarzel

2016

Clinics and Practice

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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare disease characterized by a benign enlargement of the gingiva involving both the mandible and the maxilla. This case is about a 6-year-old child with non syndromic HGF showing a severe gingival enlargement covering almost all surfaces of the teeth, in both arches, hence causing major aesthetic, phonetic and masticatory problems. The aim of the present article is to compare the outcomes of two therapeutical approaches: i) classical surgical removal with scalpel; and ii) diode laser resection. Compared to the surgical approach, the clinical results show that the main advantages of the diode laser technique are a better visibility during the intervention, minimal postoperative discomfort combined to a better gingival recontouring.However, the time consumption and the high cost of the laser equipment remain the main disadvantages of the systematic use of this technique.

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confidence: 99%