APPLICATION OF Nd-YAG LASER TREATMENT FOR ORAL LEUKOPLAKIA
Journal Title: Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers) - Year 2012, Vol 18, Issue 4
Abstract
High energy lasers are used as an alternative to conventional surgery for treatment of oral leukoplakia. The purpose of this study is to monitor the effectiveness of Nd-YAG laser as treatment for oral leukoplakia. Seventeen patients were followed-up with oral leukoplakia for the period 2005-2011. Nd–YAG laser was used with following parameters: λ - 1 064 nm, 10 - 15 W, Т 40 - 70 sec. Early postoperative results were monitored considering criteria pain, redness, swelling each 1, 3, 7 days. The effect from the treatment was determined by recording the changes in size of the lesions each 1, 2, 3 months. The results which reflect effectiveness of treatment within the observed period showed that twelve patients were complete respondents, two responded partially, and three did not respond. The treatment of oral leukoplakia through the application of Nd-YAG laser is characterized with good therapeutic effect and smooth postoperative period, without significant pain and discomfort, making it appropriate clinical solution.
Authors and Affiliations
Hristina Lalabonova, Stefka Peycheva, P. Petrov
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