Laser therapy decreases oral leukoplakia recurrence and boosts patient comfort: a network meta-analysis and systematic review

Table 2 The distribution of treatments

Interventions	Number
CO₂ laser	140
CO₂ laser extended excision (≥3 mm margin)	11
CO₂ laser + photodynamic therapy (PDT)	23
Er:YAG laser	292
Er:Cr:YSGG laser	27
Electrocautery	30
Irritant removal (standard care)	130
Conventional surgery	485

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