Case Report
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World J Stomatol. Aug 20, 2014; 3(3): 25-29
Published online Aug 20, 2014. doi: 10.5321/wjs.v3.i3.25
Tissue restoration after improper laser gingivectomy: A case report
Eda Kermen, Recep Orbak, Muhammet Calik, Didem Ozkal Eminoglu
Eda Kermen, Recep Orbak, Didem Ozkal Eminoglu, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
Muhammet Calik, Department of Pathology, Medical School, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25240, Turkey
Author contributions: Kermen E, Orbak R and Ozkal Eminoglu D treated and were patient follow-up; Calik M pathological analyzed; Kermen E wrote the paper.
Correspondence to: Eda Kermen, DDS, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Ataturk University, Vaniefendi District, Erzurum 25240, Turkey. eda_kermenn@hotmail.com
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Received: May 31, 2014
Revised: June 12, 2014
Accepted: July 17, 2014
Published online: August 20, 2014
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Core Tip

Core tip: A female patient who was exposed to an improper laser gingivectomy had serious soft and hard tissue loss. Maxillar alveolar bone was partially uncovered with gingiva and periosteum. Moreover necrosed area was observed on bone. Although high heat released during laser application caused several irreversible tissue loss, non-surgical treatment we established resulted in satisfactory aesthetic and functional gains.