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ArticleCase reports in dentistry2026

Different Diode Laser Approaches in the Treatment of Oral Mucocele: Report of Two Cases.

Leonardo Compagnucci, Maria Elena Grecolini, Cristiana Nocco, Giorgio Compagnucci, Andrea Abate, Valentina Lanteri, Alessandro Ugolini, Alessandro Bruni

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Leonardo CompagnucciPrivate Practice, Tolentino, Italy.
Maria Elena GrecoliniSurgical, Medical and Dental Department of Morphological Sciences related to Transplant Oncology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy, unimore.it.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5025-8552
Cristiana NoccoPrivate Practice, Lecce, Italy.
Giorgio CompagnucciPrivate Practice, Lecce, Italy.
Andrea AbateDepartment of Sciences Integrated Surgical and Diagnostic, University of Genova, Genova, Italy, unige.it.
Valentina LanteriPrivate Practice, Tolentino, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2191-8673
Alessandro UgoliniDepartment of Sciences Integrated Surgical and Diagnostic, University of Genova, Genova, Italy, unige.it.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2062-6014
Alessandro BruniDepartment of Sciences Integrated Surgical and Diagnostic, University of Genova, Genova, Italy, unige.it.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6476-1357

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Abstract

Objective: To describe and compare two different diode laser approaches in the management of oral mucoceles of the lower lip. Case Presentation: Two patients presented with recurrent swellings of the lower lip, clinically diagnosed as mucoceles. Both lesions measured approximately 8-9 mm and had been present for several months, with repeated episodes of rupture and recurrence. In Case 1, a 40-year-old woman underwent complete excision using a diode laser. In Case 2, a young adult received a conservative diode laser technique involving removal of the cyst roof and laser ablation of the base. Results: In both cases, surgery was completed without complications. The excisional approach achieved rapid healing, excellent aesthetic outcome, and no recurrence at 1-year follow-up. The conservative technique resulted in a smaller surgical wound, uneventful healing, and similarly no recurrence after 1 year. Conclusion: Diode lasers represent a safe and effective option for the treatment of oral mucoceles, providing excellent intraoperative control, reduced morbidity, and high patient acceptance. These two cases highlight that both complete excision and conservative intralesional diode laser techniques can lead to successful outcomes without recurrence.

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case reportdiode laserlaser surgeryoral mucocelesalivary gland lesion

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