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

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic state of inflammatory condition with immunological behavior ofunknown etiology, Laser application on different lesions has been suggested as new treatment modalitieswithout 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 X10 diode laser for soft tissues). The symptoms of oral lichen planus can be treated by 630-980 nm low levellasers to reducing both the pain and mouth soreness with no adverse effects. The action of laser in this fieldby; convert the pro-inflammatory state to anti-inflammatory condition and progression in collage repair, cellproliferation and finally tissue regeneration.