Enhanced Therapeutic Efficacy of Gold Nanoparticle-Enhanced Laser Therapy for Oral Cancer: A Promising Photothermal Approach.

Laser therapy employs a concentrated and slender light beam to eliminate or eradicate cancerous cells and pre-cancerous abnormalities. The specific wavelength of 808 nm light is preferentially absorbed by tumor cells compared to healthy cells. This study aimed to assess the combined therapeutic impact of laser and gold, given that gold exhibits photothermal properties when exposed to laser radiation.