Laser-based management of oral leukoplakia: A narrative review by a study group of the World Federation for Laser Dentistry (WFLD)

Highlights• Laser-based therapies are effective and safe for the management of oral leukoplakia, with recurrence rates comparable to or lower than those of conventional surgical approaches.• No surgical intervention, including laser-based techniques, has been shown to reduce the risk of malignant transformation, which is primarily influenced by lesion biology and patient-related factors.• Adequate surgical margins, appropriate ablation depth and complete lesion removal are key to reducing recurrence in laser-based treatment.• This narrative review provides a structured framework for the clinical application of lasers in the management of oral leukoplakia.