Extensive amalgam tattoo on the alveolar-gingival mucosa.

Amalgam tattoos are common exogenous pigmented lesions of the oral mucosa occurring mainly by inadvertent placement of amalgam particles into soft tissues. The diagnosis of amalgam tattoo is simple, usually based on clinical findings associated with presence or history of amalgam fillings removal. Intraoral X-rays may be helpful in detecting amalgam-related radiopacity.

Treatment of mucocele of the lower lip with diode laser in pediatric patients: presentation of 2 clinical cases.

Mucoceles are common benign lesions of the oral cavity that develop following extravasation or retention of mucous material from salivary glands in the subepithelial tissue. Most dental literature reports a higher incidence of mucocele in young patients, with trauma being a leading cause. Treatment may be performed by conventional surgery, cryotherapy, and, more recently, laser surgery and loser vaporization.

Venous lake of the lips treated using photocoagulation with high-intensity diode laser.

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of photocoagulation with high-intensity diode laser in the treatment of venous lake (VL) lesions.

Background Data: VL is a common vascular lesion characterized by elevated, usually dome-shaped papules, ranging in color from dark blue to dark purple, seen more frequently in elderly patients. They often occur as single lesions on the ears, face, lips, or neck.