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ArticleBioinformation2025

Future of laser pediatric dentistry: Emerging technologies and clinical applications.

Prachi Kumari, Kanika Singh Dhull, Indira Mysore Devraj, Pankaj Kumar Agrawal, Uttara Anil Thakre, Hasina Khan, Parthkumar K Thakkar, Pratik Surana

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Prachi KumariDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Kanika Singh DhullDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Indira Mysore DevrajDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
Pankaj Kumar AgrawalDepartment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Shri Balaji Institute of Dental Sciences, Mowa, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India.
Uttara Anil ThakreDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.
Hasina KhanConsultant Pediatric and Preventive Dentist, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Parthkumar K ThakkarDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Karnavati University, A/907, Adalaj-Uvarsad Rd, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
Pratik SuranaDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Laser dentistry is a promising field within modern, minimally invasive dentistry and it also provides a "child-friendly" approach. This technology has greatly changed pediatric dentistry by offering precise, minimally invasive and comfortable alternatives to traditional methods. Recent advancements, including the integration of artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and innovative delivery systems, have expanded treatment options and improved patient experiences. Thus, this comprehensive review examines the current state, recent innovations and future directions of laser applications in pediatric dentistry, highlighting their impact on care for young patients.

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Caries diagnosisdental traumafrenectomylaserpediatric dentistrypulp therapy

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PMID41393424
PMCPMC12697435

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