Clinical evaluation of the feasibility of interstitial Nd: YaG Laser in the treatment of gingival overgrowth

ABSTRACT

NdYAG laser have been recently utilized as a new modality for excision of exophytic lesions with minimal post operative sequlae. Thus, the present investigation was carried out to evaluate the use of Nd YAG laser in the treatment of two different types of gingival enlargement, particularly those with history of recurrence. 10 cases with pyogenic granuloma [PG] and 6 cases with peripheral giant cell granuloma [PGCG] were treated by Nd YAG laser with average power 3- 5W, pulse duration one second delivered interstitially by a fiberoptic with gauge 400 micro m. The result showed complete resolution of all cases and no recurrence was detected up till one year postoperative. Consequently Nd YAG laser application seems to be a successful treatment modality for gingival enlargement