Comparative Evaluation of Modern Disinfection Methods on Smear Layer Removal and Bond Strength to Caries-Affected Dentin: A KTP Laser, Nanocare Gold, Photodynamic Therapy Study
KTP laser and Nanocare Gold demonstrated optimal performance for cavity disinfection, effectively removing the smear layer while enhancing adhesive bond strength to CAD.
Authors
- Aftab Ahmed Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9743-1979)
- Hind Alhaidry
- Hanan Alsunbul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7790-6877)
- Abdulaziz A. Al-Kheraif
Institutions
- Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital (SA)
- King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (SA)
- King Saud Medical City (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.42.2.14232
- Primary Topic
- Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- King Saud University