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Gingival abscess removal using a soft-tissue laser.

Soni Prasad1, Edward A Monaco, Sebastiano Andreana

  • 1Department of General Dental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, USA. soniprasad@yahoo.com

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This paper details a gingival abscess case, successfully treated with an 810-nm soft-tissue diode laser. Early diagnosis and laser excision led to rapid healing within 2-3 weeks, demonstrating an excellent prognosis.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology
  • Laser Dentistry

Background:

  • Gingival abscesses present as acute inflammatory enlargements of the gingival tissue.
  • Etiologies include microbial plaque, trauma, and foreign body impaction.

Observation:

  • A case of gingival abscess is presented, detailing its clinical and histopathologic features.
  • The condition involved acute inflammatory enlargement of the gingival tissue.

Findings:

  • Complete excision using an 810-nm soft-tissue diode laser was performed.
  • The treatment resulted in successful resolution of the abscess and wound healing within 2-3 weeks.

Implications:

  • Early diagnosis and prompt treatment, particularly with laser technology, are crucial for favorable outcomes.

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  • Excellent prognosis is achievable with timely intervention in gingival abscess cases.