Expedited Excision of Pyogenic Granuloma of the Palate Using 980nm Diode Laser

Pyogenic granulomas are benign inflammatory hyperplastic lesions found on keratinized tissues of the oral cavity occurring as a result of various factors including trauma, infection, dental plaque and restorations, hormonal imbalance or irritation. It is characterized as an exophytic mass with a pedunculated base which is usually asymptomatic but with a tendency to bleed. To minimize the risk of intra-operative and post-operative difficulties such as bleeding, need for sutures, edema and healing complications and to offer a better treatment option as compared to the conventional method, the use of a 980nm diode laser was considered for the excision of a pyogenic granuloma present on the palatal gingiva of an adult female which yielded a favorable outcome highlighting the benefits of using a diode laser of 980nm for the removal of pyogenic granulomas.