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Case Report | Dentistry | Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026 | Pages: 820 - 822 | India
Laser Operculectomy: Minimal Invasive Management of Pericoronitis in Children - A Case Report
Abstract: Pericoronitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the soft tissues surrounding a partially erupted tooth and may occasionally occur in paediatric patients. Laser-assisted operculectomy has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative with improved patient acceptance and reduced postoperative discomfort. This case report describes the management of pericoronitis in a 6-year-old girl using a diode laser. The child presented with pain and difficulty during mastication in the lower left posterior region. Clinical examination revealed an inflamed operculum covering the partially erupted mandibular first permanent molar. Operculectomy was performed using a diode laser under topical anaesthesia. The procedure was completed with minimal bleeding and good patient cooperation. Postoperative healing was satisfactory, with complete resolution of symptoms after two weeks.
Keywords: Pericoronitis, Operculectomy, Diode laser, Pediatric Dentistry, Soft Tissue Surgery, Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Dental Anxiety, Eruption Disturbances, Operculum, Child Behaviour Management
How to Cite?: Savitha Sathyaprasad, Aswathi Balan, Aarushi Jayaprakash, "Laser Operculectomy: Minimal Invasive Management of Pericoronitis in Children - A Case Report", Volume 15 Issue 6, June 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 820-822, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26615103536, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26615103536