Recurrent Oral Mucocele Management with Diode Laser

Abstract EN

Background.

Mucocele is the most common minor salivary glands disease.

Its management may present a challenge for dental professionals.

The aim of the present clinical case was to describe mucocele treatment with diode laser and its benefits.

Case Report.

A case of lower lip mucocele in a 10-year-old female patient is reported.

A conventional excision surgery was performed.

Two months later, the patient reported discomfort and swelling at the same operative site.

The lesion had recurred.

Thus, mucocele was removed using a diode laser with wavelength of 980 nm, an initiated fiberoptic tip of 300 μm, in continuous mode, and a power setting of 2 Watts.

The procedure was rapidly completed with no bleeding.

The patient was followed-up after 2 weeks and 6 months.

The wound healed without complications: no postoperative discomfort or pain and no infection.

There was no recurrence.

Conclusion.

Diode laser is an effective, easy, bloodless, and well-accepted procedure to treat mucocele in pediatric patients.