Risoluzione chirurgica di un granuloma periferico a cellule giganti del mascellare superiore mediante laser a diodi

ObjectivesThe Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma (PGCG) is a gingival hyperplasia that rises from the mucoperiostium or the periodontal ligament and may occur at gingival edges or alveolar ridges of the oral mucosa. In this paper a case of PGCG treated by a diode laser 808 nm is described.Materials and methodsA case of a 65 years old female patient, in good health, with a PGCG located at the anterior portion of edentulous maxilla, is described. The mass was surgically excised using an 808 nm diode laser (KDL-10, Kavo, Germany) with parameters of 2 W continuous wave and a 320 nm optic fiber.ResultsSurgery was performed with no intra- nor post-operative complications. Follow-up at 7 and 21 days showed an increasing secondary intention healing. Histological examination confirmed the clinical diagnosis of peripheral giant cell granuloma.ConclusionsLaser surgery of PGCG offers many intraoperative advantages and reduces postoperative complications, also increasing patient's compliance. For that reason, as well as in light of recent literature studies, it may be considered as the gold standard.