
This is a clinical case describing a hypertensive female patient with a drug-influenced gingival enlargement (DIGE) on the labial and lingual gingivae of the lower anterior dentition. DIGE is attributed to the prolonged use of medications in a susceptible individual. She had undergone non-surgical periodontal therapy prior to surgical intervention for the removal of gingival enlargement (GE) using diode laser therapy. A diode laser is a type of laser widely used in dentistry. This laser therapy is a less invasive technique for the removal of GE. After 6 months of follow-up, no recurrence of GE was observed, and regular supportive periodontal therapy was adopted to sustain the gingival health. The utilization of the diode laser showed excellent predictability and clinical outcomes.
Urology, Health Professions, Laser, Pharmacy, Nursing, FOS: Health sciences, Gingival and periodontal pocket, Intervention (counseling), Laser therapy, Health Sciences, Applications of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Regenerative Medicine, Periodontitis, Low level laser therapy, Gingival Overgrowth, Risk Factors for Gingival Overgrowth in Medication Use, Gingival enlargement, FOS: Clinical medicine, Physics, Optics, Epidemiology and Management of Sexual Dysfunction, Psychiatry and Mental health, Dentistry, Medicine, Surgery
Urology, Health Professions, Laser, Pharmacy, Nursing, FOS: Health sciences, Gingival and periodontal pocket, Intervention (counseling), Laser therapy, Health Sciences, Applications of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Regenerative Medicine, Periodontitis, Low level laser therapy, Gingival Overgrowth, Risk Factors for Gingival Overgrowth in Medication Use, Gingival enlargement, FOS: Clinical medicine, Physics, Optics, Epidemiology and Management of Sexual Dysfunction, Psychiatry and Mental health, Dentistry, Medicine, Surgery
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