Introduction: Pregnancy tumour is a non-neoplastic, reactive conditioned gingival enlargement which can interfere with mastication, speech, and maintenance of oral hygiene. Its management includes phase 1 therapy followed by complete surgical excision. Diode laser is reported as a suitable alternative to conventional surgical techniques, specifically in intra-oral areas, with the added advantage of decreased chairside time and a bloodless procedure.
Objective: Reduce and eliminate pregnancy tumour using diode laser.
Methods: A 27-year-old 34 weeks pregnant patient reported with gingival overgrowth on the palatal side of the upper anteriors. Three months back, the patient noticed the growth, which increased gradually in size and was associated with bleeding on chewing food and brushing and interfered with speech. Complete surgical excision was done under topical anaesthetic spray using diode laser.
Results: There were no adverse events reported post operatively. Follow up after 15 days revealed adequately healed gingiva with normal probing depth and absence of bleeding on probing.
Conclusion: Diode laser excision of a large and persistent pregnancy tumour is a good alternative to conventional surgical techniques in pregnancy and results in decrease chairside time, less stress, and better wound healing with minimal post-operative morbidity.
Schlagwörter: Diode laser, pyogenic granuloma, biopsy
