Advent and implications of cryosurgery in maxillofacial mucosal lesions

Abstract

Cryosurgery is the application of cold to the diseased tissue and their destruction. It is an economical and safe method used for the treatment of mucosal lesions. It is well tolerated by patients of all age groups. This paper presents a review on the mechanism of cell death following cryosurgery and its implications in oral mucosal lesions.

Keywords

• cryosurgery
• joule-thomson effect
• oral lesions