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ArticleBioinformation2026

Nd: YAG laser in modern dentistry: Advances in periodontal, endodontic, and soft tissue therapeutics.

Salina Manandhar, Ladan Rafiei, Pantea Kaviandost, Min Thu Linn, Nidhiswi Yeruva, Harpreet Kaur

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6 authors.

Salina ManandharDepartment of Dental Surgery, Rangpur Community Medical and Dental College and Hospital, Rangpur, Bangladesh, South Asia.
Ladan RafieiDepartment of Dental Surgery, Zahedan Medical University of Dental Science, Zahedan, Iran.
Pantea KaviandostDepartment of Dental Surgery, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Min Thu LinnDepartment of Dental Surgery, University of Dental Medicine, Yangon, Myanmar.
Nidhiswi YeruvaDepartment of Dental Surgery, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda, India.
Harpreet KaurDepartment of Dental Surgery, Baba Farid University of Health and Sciences, Punjab, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The Nd: YAG laser has emerged as a versatile tool in dentistry due to its selective interaction with pigmented tissues and its relatively deep penetration into oral structures. Therefore, it is of interest to review the core mechanisms, key clinical applications in periodontics, endodontics, soft-tissue surgery and dentin hypersensitivity, as well as the safety principles governing responsible use. Evidence indicates significant reductions in bacterial load, improved hemostasis and patient comfort when parameters are calibrated appropriately. Important limitations include thermal risk, cost and a learning curve, reinforcing the need to integrate lasers with conventional techniques. Overall, Nd: YAG technology can enhance minimally invasive dental care when applied within evidence-based protocols.

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dentin hypersensitivityendodonticsNd:YAG laserperiodontal therapysoft tissue surgery

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PMID41960491
PMCPMC13058297

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