Excision of Squamous Papilloma in a Child with Diode Laser: A Case Report

The present article reports a case of 3-year-old child with swelling of gingiva on upper front teeth since few weeks and its management with diode laser. The lesion was excised with laser and sent for histopathological examination. The final diagnosis was squamous papilloma. For intraoral soft tissue surgical techniques, the laser is a feasible substitute to the scalpel. In the contemporary dental practice using laser technology, procedures can be executed with less invasive methods especially in pediatric practice.