Application of 810-nm diode laser in the management of peripheral ossifying fibroma

Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a reactive gingival growth, which accounts for 9.6% of gingival lesions. It exhibits a peak incidence between the second and third decades of life with a female predilection. Treatment includes surgical excision down to the periosteum and periodontal ligament wi...

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Published in:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology 2015-03, Vol.19 (2), p.224-226
Main Authors: Anuradha, Beela Ram, Penumarty, Swati, Charan, Challa Ram, Swati, Mutyala
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Diode laser
Fibroma
Medical lasers
ossifying fibroma
reactive gingival peripheral growth
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Summary:Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a reactive gingival growth, which accounts for 9.6% of gingival lesions. It exhibits a peak incidence between the second and third decades of life with a female predilection. Treatment includes surgical excision down to the periosteum and periodontal ligament with thorough root planning. Another option available in place of conventional surgical excision is the excision using lasers. Here is a case of POF affecting anterior maxillary gingiva in 19-year-old male patient successfully managed using an 810-nm diode laser.
ISSN:0972-124X
0975-1580
DOI:10.4103/0972-124X.145831