Effect of Laser and Sclerotic Agent in the Treatment of Oral Granuloma

Overview

Pyogenic granuloma is a common tumor-like growth of the oral cavity considered to be non-neoplastic in nature. They usually present as a reactive lesion occur in response to chronic and recurring tissue injury, in which capillaries are very prominent commonly seen arising from interdental gingiva. Pyogenic granuloma may occur in all ages, with a peak age of incidence in the second decade of life, more common in young adult females, possibly because of vascular effects of female hormones.

Oral PG can be treated by conservative excision. Local irritants or the source of trauma must be eliminated to minimize the risk of recurrence. Although, surgical excision is considered a simple procedure, it might be complicated by several complications such as intraoperative bleeding, and postoperative infection that might delay the healing of the wound. Other treatment modalities such as laser, injection of sclerosing agents have been used. Laser has proven to be an effective therapy for oral soft tissue pathologies. Moreover, its ability to perform precise incisions, better hemostasias, and less invasive procedures with less discomfort to patients have made it a preferred treatment option for several soft tissue lesions. Sclerotherapy has been proposed as an effective method of treatment for pyogenic granuloma. Their mechanism of action is endothelial injury, inflammation, thrombosis, fibrosis, and final lesion destruction. Polidocanol is a widely used nonionic detergent sclerosant that was first developed as an anesthetic. It acts through endothelial overhydration, vascular injury, and closure.

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