Open AccessDenture-induced fibrous hyperplasia. Treatment with carbon dioxide laser and a two year follow-up
Author(s) -
J. Naveen Kumar,
Manoj Bhaskaran
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/indian journal of dental research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1998-3603
pISSN - 0970-9290
DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.33791
Subject(s) - carbon dioxide laser , carbon dioxide , lesion , dentistry , stomatitis , hyperplasia , laser therapy , medicine , laser , materials science , surgery , dermatology , pathology , chemistry , laser surgery , optics , physics , organic chemistry
Denture-induced fibrous hyperplasia (DIFH) is a persistent lesion caused mostly by the prolonged wear of an ill-fitting, over-extended denture. Although the condition frequently coexists with denture stomatitis, it is a distinct entity with a different protocol for management. The article describes successful treatment for a case of DIFH using carbon dioxide laser and a two year follow-up. The inherent advantages of using carbon dioxide laser over conventional surgical techniques are discussed.