Laser vaporization of extravasation type of mucocele of the lower lip with 940-nm diode laser

Abstract

A 43-year-old male presented with an asymptomatic swelling of the lower labial mucosa. Examination revealed that the tip of maxillary canine was causing trauma on the affected side. A diagnosis of extravasation type of mucocele was established clinically. Vaporization of the mucocele was done with a 940-nm diode laser in contact mode. The lesion healed uneventfully and there has been no recurrence for 3 months.

Keywords

• Diode laser
• laser surgery
• laser therapy
• mucocele