Journal of Isfahan Dental School

Use of CO2 Laser in Treatment of Oral Irritation Fibroma Adjacent to Implant: A Case Report

Document Type : گزارش مورد

Authors

1 Professor, Department of Operative and Aesthetic Dentistry, Member of Social Determinant of Oral Health Research Center, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran

2 Postgraduate Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Nowadays laser can be used in many dental procedures. Some of the advantages of laser surgery in oral soft tissue lesions treatment are: reduced need to use local anesthesia, minimal bleeding, faster healing and reduced risk of post-operative complications. Due to above reasons laser was used for treatment of this irritation fibroma case.
Case Report: In this case report an irritation fibroma lesion in 54 year old female was removed by CO2 laser surgery and the surgery procedure healing and patients comfort have been evaluated.
Key words: CO2 laser, Irritation fibroma

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Journal of Isfahan Dental School
Volume 18, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
April 2022
Pages 107-112