Abstract

FIBROMA EXCISION- A CASE REPORT

Dr. Karuna, Dr. Abhishek Jain*, Dr. Shobhit Mishra, Dr. Saakshi Singhal, Dr. Pankaj Verma and Royal Tiwari

ABSTRACT

Fibroma is a benign proliferation that occurs as a response to local irritation. It is an elevated pedunculated lesion ranges in size from a few millimetres to a few centimetres. It is normal in colour, although it may appear to be more pale than the normal mucosa. The use of lasers has emerged as a new alternative to conventional surgical excision. The diode laser was introduced in dentistry in 1999. It is a solid state semiconductor laser that typically uses a combination of gallium (Ga), arsenide (Ar) & other elements such as aluminium (Al) & indium (In). It has a wavelength ranging from 810-980 nm. This energy is absorbed by pigments in the soft tissues & makes the diode lasers an excellent haemostatic agent & helps in ablation of soft tissues. This case-report describes removal of fibroma using a diode laser. Only topical anaesthesia along with minimal infiltration was required. No analgesics or antibiotics were required after surgery. During the days following surgery, the patient reported no pain or discomfort. The wound healing of the soft tissue was satisfactory and no scarring could be seen in the region of the surgery. The excision of the fibroma with the diode laser is a safe, quick procedure, with minimum postoperative discomfort and complications.

Keywords: Diodelaser; Fiber optic; Irritation Fibroma; Pedunculated.