Evaluation of Diode Laser in the Treatment of Fibroepithelial Polyp: A Case Report

Laser first came into light in 1960 and has been used extensively in various fields of medicine. Since it's invention, it has been experimented with in dental field and varying results have been seen, but now, with the advancements in the use of lasers, its utility is being recognized in the dentistry as well. Lasers are widely used for a number of procedures like cavity preparation, scaling and root planning, surgical procedures like excision of soft tissue growths etc. Improved healing, hemostasis and sutureless excisions are some of the many advantages of laser over conventional treatment modalities. It is because of these advantages that laser is becoming more and more popular as a treatment option in various aspects of dentistry. We hereby present a case report, where we have used diode laser for surgical management of a fibroepithelial polyp, because of its many advantages over conventional methods. Fibroepithelial polyp is most commonly seen at the site of trauma in mouth or in other areas of body. This polyp is usually not harmful and does not grow in size. However, at times, these tags may need to be surgically excised for aesthetic and functional purposes or for the fear of malignancy.