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Effects of Bleaching Associated with Er:YAG and Nd:YAG Laser on Enamel Structure and Bacterial Biofilm Formation.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparison of tooth surface roughness after bleaching with conventional and different light-activated methods.Lasers in medical science · 2026Article
- Effects of different bleaching methods on the color stability, microhardness, and surface roughness of single-shade composites.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Intraoral Applications of Lasers in the Prosthetic Rehabilitation with Fixed Partial Dentures-A Narrative Review.Dentistry journal · 2024Review
- Effect of Bleaching Agents on Healthy Enamel, White Spots, and Carious Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Dentistry journal · 2024Review
- Comparative evaluation of bond strength of diode and neodymium-doped:Yttrium aluminum garnet-assisted bleached enamel with nanofilled composite: AnJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo compare the effects of bleaching associated with Er:YAG and Nd:YAG laser on enamel structure and mixed biofilm formation on teeth surfaces. MATERIALS AND
methodsSixty-eight enamel samples were randomly divided into four groups (
resultsThe enamel structure significantly changed after bleaching. There was no obvious difference in the biofilm formation after 24 h; however, after 48 hours, the amount of biofilm increased significantly. Remarkably, the amount was significantly higher on enamel bleached only, however, there was no significant difference between samples bleached with Er:YAG or Nd:YAG laser compared to the control.
conclusionsBleaching only appeared to markedly promote biofilm formation after 48 h, and the biofilms on samples bleached with Er:YAG or Nd:YAG laser did not change significantly, showing that bleaching with Er:YAG or Nd:YAG laser can be safely applied in clinical practice.
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