Authors : Rinisha Sinha, Aishwarya Sabharwal, Nidhi Saripalli, Pramod Waghmare
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijohd.2022.049
Volume : 8
Issue : 3
Year : 2022
Page No : 259-265
Aim: To emphasize the incidence of pyogenic granuloma in expecting mothers and a combined treatment of conventional method and diode laser.
Background: A pregnancy tumor is a pyogenic granuloma occurring on the gingiva during the gestation period. However, the term pyogenic granuloma is deceptive, because the lesion is distinct from infection.
Case Description: In this case series, 2 clinical reports are discussed in detail, unfolding the clinical appearance of the particular lesion. The histopathological correlation has been established and an apposite treatment modality is described, focusing on the minute considerations.
Conclusion: We observed a challenging incidence of overgrowth that was disturbing for the subjects, affecting their health along with the fetus'. There was no adverse effect while treating them during the 2 trimester of gestation. We were also efficient in achieving instantaneous coagulation with lasers preceded by comprehensive removal of the lesion using blades, making it a suitable and safe tool.
Clinical Significance: The dilemma of the clinician was resolved confirming that surgical excision is the gold standard for the complete removal of the lesion along with added benefits of lasers to reduce patient discomfort and accelerate healing.
Keywords: Diode Lasers, Epulis fissuratum, Gingival overgrowth, Pyogenic Granuloma, Scalpel- Blade Biopsy, Surgical excision.