Management of Oral Leukoplakia Using Diode Laser: A Pilot Study

Praveen, Kotu and Veeraraghavan, Gajendra and Reddy, Reddy and Kotha, Pavani and Koneru, Jyothirmai and Yelisetty, Kalyan (2015) Management of Oral Leukoplakia Using Diode Laser: A Pilot Study. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 10 (7). pp. 1-6. ISSN 22310614

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19178

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of 810-nm diode LASER in the management of patients with oral leukoplakia.

Materials and Methods: A total of 10 cases diagnosed clinically and histopathologically as leukoplakia were included in the present study. All the cases were treated using 810-nm diode LASER at a power of 5 watts and followed up for 3 months and assessed for pain and healing post-operatively.

Results: All the lesions healed within duration of 3-4 weeks without scarring. Complications or recurrence has not been noticed in any of the patients except for mild pain during follow up period.

Conclusion: Patient acceptance was found to be high using 810-nm diode LASER without compromising health and function. Thus usage of diode LASER may indeed be the best choice in the management of oral leukoplakia.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Opene Prints > Medical Science
Depositing User:	Managing Editor
Date Deposited:	08 Jun 2023 06:55
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2024 11:42
URI:	http://geographical.go2journals.com/id/eprint/2090

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