The Role of Malocclusion in the Development of Oral Mucocele in Children: A Case Report Using Electrocautery Approach

Background: An oral mucocele represents a commonly encountered, benign cystic lesion of the minor salivary glands, manifesting clinically as a distinct, fluid-filled, fluctuant swelling within the oral mucosa. Oral mucoceles show a pronounced predilection for younger populations. The fundamental etiology of the mucocele involves trauma or obstruction affecting the salivary ducts. 

Purpose: The purpose of writing this article is to describe of choice of treatment using electrocautery for oral mucocele that indicated caused by malocclusion. 

Case: A 9-year-old female patient came to the Pediatric Dentist Specialist Polyclinic at RSU Haji Surabaya with complaints of swelling on her lower lip. This was the first time this bump appeared, which was there for approximately a month. 

Case Management: After analyzing the etiology and patient cooperation we proceed to use electrocautery for surgical excision. Conclusion: Procedures surgical excision using electrocauter for pediatric patients is one of the choices that could apply.