Efficacy of Diode Lasers in the Treatment of Oral Leukoplakia: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT

Leukoplakia of the buccal mucosa is considered a premalignant lesion according to the WHO classifi cation with a malignant transformation rate of 0-20%, especially among men above 40 years of age with a smoking history. Along with the active screening procedures, there is also growing brilliance in surgical interventions aimed at the eradication of such fatal diseases. Laser ablation using diode lasers is one such well-accepted prophylactic treatment modality among clinicians and patients along with low recurrence rates. We have aimed to support this article with the case report of the patient with leukoplakia, who was being treated with a diode laser that unveiled the brilliance of this technique with enhanced healing.