Freitas, A.C., Campos, L., Brandao, T.B., Cristofaro, M., Eduardo Fde, P., Luiz, A.C., ... Simoes, A. (2014). Chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis: Effect of LED and laser phototherapy treatment protocols. Photomedicine and Laser Surgery, 32, 81–87.
A prospective study to compare the effect of an established laser therapy protocol with a potential therapy utilizing LED (light-emitting diode) on chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis
Both therapies analyzed in this study were efficient in preventing breaks in treatment.
LED phototherapy may be a viable alternative to traditional laser therapy to treat oral mucositis. This study, however, is small and has several flaws. Nurses should educate patients on proper oral hygiene to be used in combination with LED and laser therapy to promote optimal healing.