Gingivectomy of Chronic Inflammatory Gingival Enlargement with Laser: A Case Report
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The aim of this study was to present a case report of surgical removal of chronic inflammatory gingival enlargement using diode laser.The presence of irritative factors in the mucosa triggers a chronic inflammatory process leading to the formation of hyperplastic asymptomatic fibrous tissue.A 38 year old male patient reported with a chief complaint of swelling in the gums of teeth in upper front region. Gingival enlargement removal was done employing diode lasers after phase I therapy.
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