The effect of Chlorohexidine, Er:YAG laser and diode laser 980 nm as dental cavity disinfectants on dentine morphology and microleakage of composite restoration: an in vitro study
The Er:YAG laser showed enhanced outcomes in improving dentine morphology, increasing mineral content, and minimizing microleakage, making it the most effective disinfectant tested.
Authors
- Riham M. Aly (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3070-3087)
- Mostafa Gheith
- Mohamed Abo Elyazeed Ahmed
- Mennatallah Khafagi
- Haythem S. Moharrum
- Maryam El Mansy
Institutions
- Cairo University (EG)
- National Research Centre (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BDJ Open
- Published
- 2026-01-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-025-00391-z
- Primary Topic
- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Science and Technology Development Fund