ReviewDentistry journal2024
Laser Technology in Dentistry: From Clinical Applications to Future Innovations.
Review in Dentistry journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 31 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
What it found
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The trial behind it
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Who cites it
31 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Effectiveness of lasers in managing dentine hypersensitivity: an umbrella review.Lasers in medical science · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy of Er:YAG laser in removal of impacted mandibular third molars (a randomized controlled clinical trial).BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- Laser-induced modulation of root dentin surface for growth factor release and enhanced stem cell response.Lasers in medical science · 2026Article
- Effectiveness and safety of water laser-assisted endodontic-periodontal therapy: A retrospective controlled study.The Journal of international medical research · 2026Article
- Intrapulpal thermal variation in standalone and dentifrice-assisted laser desensitisation at two time intervals.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Microbial Composition of Carious Dentin and the Impact of Minimally Invasive Excavation Techniques: A Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Evaluating YouTube content on dental lasers: a clinical application-based quality and reliability study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Diode Laser Irradiation for Cavity Decontamination: A Pilot In Vitro Study on Antimicrobial Efficacy.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
- Management of Chronic Inflammatory Gingival Enlargement Using Conventional and Electrosurgical Techniques in an Orthodontic Patient: A Case Report.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2026Article
- Digitally guided diode-laser cheiloplasty for correction of upper-lip asymmetry: a case report.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Host-microbiome-immune disequilibrium in oral disease: mechanisms, dysbiosis, and precision therapeutics.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- Nd: YAG laser in modern dentistry: Advances in periodontal, endodontic, and soft tissue therapeutics.Bioinformation · 2026Article
- Dental devices and antimicrobial resistance: challenges, innovations, and regulatory compliances.Frontiers in medical technology · 2026Review
- Comparative efficacy of semiconductor laser and sodium hypochlorite irrigation for elimination ofFrontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- The antibacterial effect of chlorohexidine, Er:YAG laser and diode laser 980 nm as dental cavity disinfectants of dentine: an in vitro study.European journal of medical research · 2025Article
- Diode Laser-Guided Protocol for Endo-Perio Lesions: Toward a Multi-Stage Therapeutic Strategy-A Case Series and Brief Literature Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Review
- Impact of Laser Surface Modification on Zirconia Implants: A Systematic Review of In Vitro Evidence.Cureus · 2025Review
- The Effect of Laser Surface Treatment on the Bond Strength of Adhesive Materials to Primary Teeth: A Systematic Review.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- In vitro microleakage of class V restorations in human premolars prepared by Bur or Er, cr: YSGG laser using self-adhering flowable composites versus a flowable composite with self-etch adhesive.Lasers in medical science · 2025Article
- Effect of Bleaching on the Surface Roughness of Resin Composites Evaluated by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).Dentistry journal · 2025Article
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
4 authors.
Funding
No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.
Abstract
This narrative review comprehensively synthesizes laser technology's clinical applications, advantages, and limitations in modern dentistry. The review of 67 articles published between 2018 and 2023 highlights the latest advancements, including photobiomodulation (PBM) for enhanced tissue healing and inflammation control, alongside innovative uses in implantology, endodontics, and teeth whitening. The findings underscore the transformative potential of lasers in improving dental treatment precision and patient outcomes while addressing the barriers to their widespread adoption, such as costs and training needs. This review emphasizes the integration of laser technology into routine clinical practice and identifies pathways for future innovations in dentistry.
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