Are Diode Lasers Effective in Treating Oral Mucoceles in Paediatric Patients: Case Report

Mucoceles are benign lesions of the oral cavity commonly involving lower lips. It mostly affects the patients in the first and second decade of their life. Traumatic injuries such as lip-sucking or lip-biting habits can lead to damage to the duct of minor salivary glands, resulting in the accumulation of fluid in the extracellular space. This article depicts a case of mucocele on the lower lip of a 10year-old boy who exhibits a habit of lip-biting. Treatment of mucocele with diode laser was planned due to the advantages of lasers over traditional surgical excision, as they are minimally invasive, promote expedited healing, require minimal local anesthesia, result in negligible bleeding, minimal discomfort, and are well-received by pediatric patients. However, the recurrence of mucocele manifested after a month. Subsequently, a surgical excision was performed to ensure the comprehensive eradication of the affected region. Adequate healing without any recurrence was observed after a period of one year. It is deduced that surgical excision offers complete eradication of the lesion with minimal equipment requirements and low costs.