TY - JOUR
T1 - Mucocele Excision Using Electrocautery in Pediatric Patient
T2 - A Case Report
AU - Sutjipto, Felita Putri
AU - Dewi, Ardianti Maartrina
AU - Lestari, Siti Nur
AU - Khairani, Firli Cahaya
AU - Tedjosasongko, Udijanto
AU - Wahluyo, Soegeng
AU - Ardiwirastuti, Ilvana
AU - Estu, Alit Rahma
AU - Permana, Achmad Nadian
AU - Ayuningtyas, Puspita
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - Mucocele is the most common type of oral mucosal lesion. It is caused by an accumulation of mucous secretion as a result of trauma, lip biting habits, or a modify in the minor salivary gland. Mucocele can occur anywhere in the oral mucosa, including the lip, cheeks, and floor of the mouth. It can be treated by a number of approaches. These include excision by scalpel, electrosurgery, laser ablation and intralesional corticosteroid injections. With advancements in pediatric dentistry, especially when treating young children, it is critical to plan treatment that gives the minimum amount of discomfort. Electrocautery can be the treatment of choice for mucocele as it can alleviate the patient's anxiety and discomfort.
AB - Mucocele is the most common type of oral mucosal lesion. It is caused by an accumulation of mucous secretion as a result of trauma, lip biting habits, or a modify in the minor salivary gland. Mucocele can occur anywhere in the oral mucosa, including the lip, cheeks, and floor of the mouth. It can be treated by a number of approaches. These include excision by scalpel, electrosurgery, laser ablation and intralesional corticosteroid injections. With advancements in pediatric dentistry, especially when treating young children, it is critical to plan treatment that gives the minimum amount of discomfort. Electrocautery can be the treatment of choice for mucocele as it can alleviate the patient's anxiety and discomfort.
KW - Children
KW - Electrocautery
KW - Mucocele
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M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85133735325
SN - 1309-100X
VL - 15
SP - 680
EP - 684
JO - Journal of International Dental and Medical Research
JF - Journal of International Dental and Medical Research
IS - 2
ER -