Minimally Invasive Management of Homogenous Oral Leukoplakia using Diode Laser

Introduction. Leukoplakia is the most commonly occurring oral potentially malignant disorder, with a significant potential for malignant transformation. Thus, effective management is imperative to mitigate this risk. Though various treatment options exist, laser therapy has emerged as a promising minimally invasive approach with distinct advantages Case report. We present a case of 44 year old male, with a history of tobacco chewing, presenting with a homogenous leukoplakic lesion of the right buccal mucosa. The lesion was excised using a diode laser with precise parameters, resulting in minimal postoperative discomfort, precise tissue excision, reduced bleeding, and uneventful healing.
Discussion. This report describes a minimally invasive surgical option and is unique in highlighting the clinical efficiency of laser excision in attaining favourable outcome with reduced complications compared to conventional scalpel technique. Additionally, long term- follow up provides a better understanding of its clinical efficacy as no recurrence was noted after 18 months. This report highlights the increasing role of diode laser as a preferred modality for oral leukoplakia management.
Key-words: Oral leukoplakia, Diode Laser, excision, Precancerous
Conflict of interest. The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
Funding. The study has not received any funding.