ReviewDentistry journal2020
Systematic Review on the Role of Lasers in Endodontic Therapy: Valuable Adjunct Treatment?
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26 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Clinical Efficiency of Lasers in Endodontic Treatment of Primary Endodontic Cases: An Umbrella Review of Systematic Reviews.International dental journal · 2026Pooled it
- Influence of extracellular matrix scaffolds on histological outcomes of regenerative endodontics in experimental animal models: a systematic review.BMC oral health · 2024Pooled it
- Effect of Laser Therapy on Postoperative Pain and Endodontic Retreatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International dental journal · 2024Pooled it
- Effects of 660 nm & 808 nm photo-biomodulation on S100A8/A9 in symptomatic pulpitis: a randomized controlled trial.Lasers in medical science · 2026Trial
- Effect of laser-activated and passive ultrasonic irrigation on apical sealing and dentinal tubule penetration of a bioceramic sealer: AnJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2026Article
- Depth-Resolved OCT of Root Canal Walls After Diode-Laser Irradiation: A Descriptive Ex Vivo Study Following a Stereomicroscopy Report.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Impact of 980 nm diode laser activated irrigation on adaptability of root canal filling in oval-shaped canals.BDJ open · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of Irrigation Protocols in Endodontic Therapy: An Umbrella Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Application of Dental Lasers in the Field of Endodontics: A Review of Literature.Iranian endodontic journal · 2025Review
- Photothermal Effect of 970 nm Diode Laser Irradiation onDentistry journal · 2024Article
- Review of Approaches to the Management of Vertical Dental Root Fractures and Tooth Preservation.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2024Review
- The Effect of Lasers on the Healing of Periapical Lesion: A Systematic Review.Journal of lasers in medical sciences · 2024Review
- Effect of photobiomodulation on postoperative endodontic pain: A systematic review of clinical trials.Dental research journal · 2024Review
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- Comprehensive Strategies in Endodontic Pain Management: An Integrative Narrative Review.Cureus · 2023Review
- Comparison of postoperative pain reduction following laser, ultrasonic activation and conventional needle irrigation after root canal treatment - A randomized clinical trial.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2023Article
- Irrigation - does it affect post-operative pain?Evidence-based dentistry · 2023Article
- Analysis of Temperatures Generated during Conventional Laser Irradiation of Root Canals-A Finite Element Study.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Regenerative endodontic therapy in mature teeth with necrotic pulp and apical periodontitis using two disinfection protocols.BMC oral health · 2023Article
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Abstract
(1) Background: Adjunctive instruments, such as lasers have been investigated to address the risk of failure of endodontic therapy due to the complexity of the root canal system. Lasers have been used therapeutically, in direct irradiation of the root canals or adjunct to irrigants placed into the canals, in combination with a photosensitizer (antimicrobial photodynamic therapy) and in pain management (photobiomodulation). The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the evidence in clinical use within these three areas of therapy. (2) Methods: PubMed, Cochrane and Scopus search engines were used to identify human clinical trials regarding the use of lasers in endodontic therapy. (3) Results: After applying the keywords and additional filters, inclusion and exclusion criteria, the initial number of 1486 articles was reduced to 17. It was revealed that almost all studies (14/17) presented a statistically significant improved outcome in laser-assisted endodontic therapy, with the remaining three not showing any adverse effects. (4) Conclusions: The use of laser photonic energy of appropriate delivered parameters can be proposed as useful adjunctive when considering optimal treatment modalities in orthograde endodontics. Additionally, a tendency of research towards pain modulation in this field is developing.
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