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Efficacy of cryotherapy for oral leukoplakia: A systematic review.

Journal of dental sciences · Yu CH, Chan TC, Chiang CP · 2026-07-01

Cryotherapy achieved complete regression of oral leukoplakia in 78–100% of cases, with cryogun application requiring fewer sessions than cotton-swab methods; smaller lesions, those outside the tongue, and lesions with specific dysplasia characteristics responded more quickly to treatment.

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