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

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.