Management of cyclosporine-induced gingival hyperplasia by use of an argon laser

Richard J. Blankenau D.D.S.; P. Triolo D.D.S.; G. Lynn Powell

doi:10.1117/12.184877

7 September 1994 Management of cyclosporine-induced gingival hyperplasia by use of an argon laser

Richard J. Blankenau D.D.S., P. Triolo D.D.S., G. Lynn Powell

Proceedings Volume 2128, Laser Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems IV; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184877
Event: OE/LASE '94, 1994, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

This is a report of a case study with interesting laser applications. A 7 year old female was referred to us for treatment of hyperplastic tissue. At age two the patient had successfully undergone a liver transplant. She had undergone two periodontal surgeries under general anesthetic for the same soft tissue problem. Other possible complications were chronic sinusitis and frequent headaches. She has allergies to penicillin and sulfa. Her daily medications are Predisone and Cyclosporin. We consulted with her transplant team and they had no contraindication for the proposed dental surgery. The doctor placed her on prophylactic erythromycin for the procedure, as a preventive measure. The patient desired not to have any more general anesthetics administered. Clinical examination revealed electric pulp tests were normal for all teeth tested. No visible carious lesions were observed and there was no need for radiographs at this time. Soft tissue revealed red inflamed fibrous tissue consistent with gingival hyperplasia. Probing demonstrated 4 - 6 mm pockets around the anterior teeth.

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Richard J. Blankenau D.D.S., P. Triolo D.D.S., and G. Lynn Powell "Management of cyclosporine-induced gingival hyperplasia by use of an argon laser", Proc. SPIE 2128, Laser Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems IV, (7 September 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184877

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