Comparative analysis of laser and ultrasonic irrigation techniques for smear layer removal in endodontics
Er, Cr: YSGG laser activation with NaOCl + EDTA is the most effective protocol for smear layer removal. The powerful mechanical effects of Er, Cr: YSGG dominated when using saline. Diode laser activation also surpassed PUI.
Authors
- Ahmed Abbas Zaky (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7776-6667)
- Tarek Harhash
- Muhammad Mahmoud Abaza
Institutions
- Cairo University (EG)
- Laser Research Institute (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Lasers in Medical Science
- Published
- 2025-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-025-04766-4
- Primary Topic
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00