Low level laser Therapy in Management of Oral Lichen Planus (OLP)

Abstract

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic state of inflammatory condition with immunological behavior of
unknown etiology, Laser application on different lesions has been suggested as new treatment modalities
without significant adverse effects. Eighteen females subjected from OLP with mean age (37.9) years;
without signs and symptoms for any medical diseases, these patients treated with low level laser (Epic X
10 diode laser for soft tissues). The symptoms of oral lichen planus can be treated by 630-980 nm low level
lasers to reducing both the pain and mouth soreness with no adverse effects. The action of laser in this field
by; convert the pro-inflammatory state to anti-inflammatory condition and progression in collage repair, cell
proliferation and finally tissue regeneration.