AUTHOR=Liu Yumei , Peng Qian , Liu Binjie , Wang Zhibin , Cao Qiong 

TITLE=Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Therapy for Drug-Induced Gingival Overgrowth: A Report of Two Case Series

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Surgery

VOLUME=9

YEAR=2022

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/surgery/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2022.922649

DOI=10.3389/fsurg.2022.922649

ISSN=2296-875X

ABSTRACT=<sec><title>Background</title><p>Drug-induced gingival overgrowth is common but neglected in patients with systemic disease medications until it seriously affects the quality of life.</p></sec><sec><title>Methods</title><p>Initial periodontal treatment, combined with water laser surgery, was performed sequentially in two cases.</p></sec><sec><title>Results</title><p>The therapeutic effect was good, and there was no recurrence along with good oral hygiene.</p></sec><sec><title>Conclusion</title><p>Water laser equipment surgery, as well as initial periodontal treatment, required that surgeons are trained specifically. A tool was devised for various oral diseases, and it was safer, more efficient and more comfortable than others.</p></sec>