Resumen
The treatment of oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs), including oral leukoplakia (OL), is controversial. Medical interventions currently used to prevent malignant transformation in OL include surgical treatment, photodynamic therapy, and chemotherapy. The main advantages of laser surgery are the selective removal of the lesion, minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue, and excellent postoperative wound healing. However, no treatment has been shown to prevent recurrence or significantly reduce malignant development in long-term follow-up studies, so further research is needed to identify possible risk factors.