Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of the Diode Laser (980 nm) and Sclerotherapy for the Treatment of Oral Pyogenic Granuloma

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Case of pyogenic granuloma of gingival region treated with sclerotherapy with sodium tetradecyl sulfate (STS). (a) Presence of reddish pink sessile growth in relation with 42, 43. (b) Color changes soon after injection of 0.1 ml STS 3%. (c) 90% regression of the lesion. (d) Complete healing (proper scaling and root planning were advocated).

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