Author/Authors :
Ghadimi، Sara نويسنده Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Laser Research Center of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , , Chiniforush، Nasim نويسنده , , Najafi، Mahsa نويسنده Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry , , Amiri، Sepideh نويسنده Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry ,
Abstract :
Introduction: Epulis granulomatosa is a lesion which grows from an extraction socket. It can be misdiagnosed with lesions of the same clinical appearance such as: foreign body or pyogenic granuloma, or as a herniation of the maxillary sinus. The most common treatment is surgical excision.
Case report: The present article reports an Epulis granulomatosa which was removed with diode laser (810 nm) due to child’s fear related to traditional surgical instruments and bleeding.
Results and conclusion: Lasers are useful for soft tissue surgery in modern dentistry, especially in relation to pediatric patients due to the rapid and regular wound healing without sutures.
