Abstract
In daily practice we can come across many growths in oral cavity, mostly reactive rather than neoplastic, which are difficult to differentiate from one another posing a challenge to dentist. Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a single benign fibro osseous origin growth of gingiva which occurs due to long standing irritation by plaque, calculus, trauma, restorations, and orthodontic appliances, however the precise etiopathogenesis of POF is unclear. The standard treatment protocol involves surgical excision followed by the biopsy of the lesion. Proper follow up of the lesion is necessary due to its high recurrence. The present case report managed with diode laser excision did not showed any signs of recurrence during the follow up period of 2 years. Minimum bleeding, less postoperative pain, ease of operation and absence of recurrence makes diode laser assisted excision is the better treatment option over conventional scalpel surgery.
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