Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Therapy for Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth: A Report of Two Case Series

Yumei Liu; Qian Peng; Binjie Liu; Zhibin Wang; Qiong Cao

doi:10.3389/fsurg.2022.922649

Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Therapy for Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth: A Report of Two Case Series

Front Surg. 2022 May 24:9:922649. doi: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.922649. eCollection 2022.

Authors

Yumei Liu¹, Qian Peng², Binjie Liu², Zhibin Wang², Qiong Cao²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Oral Health Research & Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha, China.
² Department of Periodontology, Hunan Key Laboratory of Oral Health Research & Xiangya Stomatological Hospital & Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University, Changsha, China.

Abstract

Background: Drug-induced gingival overgrowth is common but neglected in patients with systemic disease medications until it seriously affects the quality of life.

Methods: Initial periodontal treatment, combined with water laser surgery, was performed sequentially in two cases.

Results: The therapeutic effect was good, and there was no recurrence along with good oral hygiene.

Conclusion: Water laser equipment surgery, as well as initial periodontal treatment, required that surgeons are trained specifically. A tool was devised for various oral diseases, and it was safer, more efficient and more comfortable than others.

Keywords: aesthetics; drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO); laser therapy; oral health; surgery.

Publication types

Case Reports