Case Background
Patient presents with severe excess gum tissue. Diagnosis is gingival hypertrophy, associated with poor oral hygiene.
Case Treatment
Treatment Options:
- Referral to periodontist with several weeks of healing.
- Topical anesthetic and immediate gingivectomy with the Waterlase MD™ laser.
Patient and parent elect treatment with Waterlase MD laser. When asked about his experience, patient replied: "It wasn’t uncomfortable... you could feel pressure at times. Other than that, it was easy!"
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| Pre-Op |
2 Weeks Post-Op |
| Laser gingivectomy to control hypertrophy associated with poor oral hygiene |
Post Op
Minimal bleeding at time of procedure. No need for post-operative analgesia. Gingivectomy completed in 20 min. $640 in additional revenue for the practice