Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of the Diode Laser (980 nm) and Sclerotherapy in the Treatment of Oral Vascular Malformations

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Treatment of a vascular malformation with diode laser by photocoagulation of the lesion (noncontact mode, 2 watt, 980 nm Indilase). (a) Presence of vascular malformation. (b) Laser exposure is done in noncontact mode 2-3 mm away from the lesion. We can use glass slide to avoid accidental exposure Just after laser procedure, presence of blanching is the indicator of photocoagulation. (c) After 3 days, ulcer is formed in place of vascular malformation. (d) Healing completed with complete disappearance of lesion.

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