Thursday 19 April 2012

Leukoplakia Treatment Procedures

Leukoplakia  means  disorder of the mouth's mucus membranes in which thick, white patches are formed, on the gums and inside the cheek, at the bottom of mouth and sometimes on tongue.T hese patches are not easy to remove  from their position.
 
 The following facts are the cause of Leukoplakia.
     * Both Chewing and smoking of tobacco,heavy alcohol intake
     * Infections 
     * Chemicals (eg:-Using toothpaste with sanguinarine)

     This dental disorder development is of precancerous nature. That is why it is very vital for a biopsy should be done after removing the lesion with the use of laser. laser dental surgery for leukoplakia, involves removal of the cause of irritation. Most times Leukoplakia is quite harmless and the lesions will clear away in a few weeks or months once the source of irritation is taken out. Giving up of tobacco use may diminish or completely eliminate leukoplakia.

Leukoplakia treatment
     Laser excision or vaporization is better for leukoplakia in the tongue and buccal mucosa. Management of oral leukoplakia prevents not only recurrence and malignant transformation, but also postoperative dysfunction. Laser surgery is an excellent procedure which can be done as a day case procedure under local anesthetic. We have good experience in removing Leukoplakia and in using Laser for the surgery.
    Though removal of Leukoplakia may be successfully done using laser, in order to rule out the possibility of cancer biopsy of suspected area must be done same time. The wound healing process after laser surgery or removal of leukoplakia using laser is very fast and no significant complications have been observed. The laser surgery or laser treatment of leukoplakia has provided a promising new approach in the management of these lesions with excellent wound healing.
    Dental Solution Bangalore is famous for laser dentistry in India and offers better qualty of Leukoplakia treatment on affordable cost.For more information please contact through www.dental-clinic-india.com