Analyzing the efficacy of various treatment options for patients with oral mucosal hyperkeratosis

Abstract

Diseases of the oral mucosa (COR), characterized by a violation of its cornea, constitute a vast group among the variety of diseases of COR, of particular interest is a separate group called hyperkeratosis of the oral mucosa. Current treatment protocols include a variety of therapeutic and surgical methodologies and principles, with surgical excision of the lesion being the primary treatment measure. However, surgical treatments are often associated with increased risks of pain, swelling, bleeding and, recurrence of malignancy.
 The aim of this review was to identify the optimal treatment option for oral mucosal leukoplakia. The current review included all studies focusing on the treatment of oral mucosal leukoplakia and published between 2016 and 2021.
 The findings of this study showed that laser surgical treatment of oral mucosal verrucous leukoplakia resulted in statistically significant advantages in the intra- and postoperative periods.