Management of Traumatic Fibroma in a Patient with Cerebral Palsy Using 810nm Diode Laser

• Main Authors: Raúl Vicente Perales-Garza, Gerardo Daniel Sierra-Garcia, Rosa Isela Sánchez Nájera, Raúl Vicente Perales-Perez
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2017-02-01
• Series: Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
• Subjects: diode laser; dental surgery; disabled person
• Online Access: https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9125/20084_CE[NE]_F(Sh)_PF1(NEAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(EKAK)_PF3(VR_SH_OM).pdf

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.