The efficiency of laser therapy for oncology patients with oral mucositis

Abstract

Cancer patients, due to the immunosuppression caused by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, face serious complications such as Oral Mucositis, an oral inflammation with a risk of systemic infections. Recognized as the most debilitating complication of these treatments, oral mucositis can require prolonged hospitalizations. Laser therapy emerges as an effective and non-invasive alternative for its treatment, reducing inflammation, relieving pain, and promoting healing, especially in pressure ulcers. This research seeks to explore its benefits, including the prevention of relapses, through a review of randomized clinical trials and analysis of therapeutic protocols. We aim to define the best therapeutic approach considering clinical and histological aspects of low-level laser therapy, aiming to offer a more effective and comfortable approach for patients facing this debilitating complication.