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The hyperplastic tissue was removed with a CO\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    laser (Lasram; model OPAL 25, 25\u2009W continuous wave, 10.600\u2009nm, gas laser), and a vestibuloplasty was performed. The excised tissue was examined histopathologically. The patient was followed up after 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 6 months, and 1 year, and a panoramic X-ray was also made.\n                    <jats:bold>\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Results:<\/jats:italic>\n                    <\/jats:bold>\n                    There were no complications during surgery or follow-up. The panoramic X-ray taken 1 year after excision showed neither vertical bone loss nor impaired osseointegration of the implant. Histopathology reported a pyogenic granuloma. After vestibuloplasty, the height of the fixed mucosa was satisfactory.\n                    <jats:bold>\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Conclusions:<\/jats:italic>\n                    <\/jats:bold>\n                    The CO\n                    <jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>\n                    laser seems to be a safe and appropriate tool for removal of a pyogenic granuloma in close proximity to dental implants. 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