ND: Yag Laser Excision of Lower Lip Mucocelesin Pediatric Dentistry: 12-Year Follow-Up Case Report
Journal Title: Interventions in Pediatric Dentistry Open Access Journal - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 5
Abstract
Mucoceles is the most common benign minor salivary gland lesion commonly affecting children and adolescents, being more prevalent on lower labial mucosa with periodic rupture history and local trauma. A complete excision is recommended for mucoceles, including associated salivary gland tissue and marginal glands. Conventional surgical intervention as well as laser excision is indicated. This case report describes lower lip mucoceles excision with an Nd: YAG laser in a 6-year-old girl, with no recurrence after 12 years. When properly used, Nd: YAG laser can play a beneficial role to both clinicians and patients in achieving high quality results, as it provides good hemostasis, reduced postoperative swelling, bacterial reduction at the surgical site, lesser need for suturing, faster healing, and less postoperative pain. The success of this procedure was reflected due to a lack of recurrent lesion with a comprehensive follow up period of 12 years. Mucoceles is referred to a mucus extravasations or retention phenomenon of mucus, depending on the presence of epithelial lining [1] with a higher prevalence on the lower labial mucosa [2]. Treatment options are surgical interventions, cryosurgery, marsupialization, and micro-marsupialization [3,4]. High intensity lasers are also indicated, as a suitable procedure for children [5- 7], as it provides good hemostasis, reduced postoperative swelling, bacterial reduction at the surgical site, lesser need for suturing, faster healing, and less postoperative pain [8]. Regardless of the technique, recurrency is one important factor to consider. So, the aim of this report is to describe a mucoceles excision with Nd:YAG laser on the lower lip of an infant patient, with a 12-year follow-up.
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Almeida ER, Baeder FM, Duarte DA, Pelino JEP
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- DOI 10.32474/IPDOAJ.2018.01.000121
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