Use of laser in the management of leukoplakia and oral lichen planus - A systematic review

Abstract

This article is a systematic review to evaluate the role of LASER in the treatment of LP and OLP. These two are potentially malignant disorder with a high prevalence rate and malignant transformation. Many treatment modality is been stated for the same but LASER has attracted special attention for properties it possess.: The aim of this research was to compare the effectiveness of LASER (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) on the management of leukoplakia and lichen planus. Electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus) were searched, using various combinations of the following keywords: potentially malignant disorders, leukoplakia, oral lichen planus, and LASER therapy from the year 2002 to 2021. Owing to the heterogeneity of data, no statistical analyses were conducted. This systematic review shows that ablation for LP and LLLT for OLP plays a significant therapeutic role in decreasing reoccurrence and malignant transformation. LASER is an effective mode for treatment of LP and OLP.