Comparative Efficacy of Er:YAG Laser and Dental Turbine in Pediatric Dentistry: A Systematic Review

Overall, erbium lasers appear to be a clinically effective and child-friendly alternative to conventional turbines, offering superior patient comfort while maintaining comparable short-term restorative outcomes, albeit at the cost of longer procedure duration.

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Children
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2026-02-12
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https://doi.org/10.3390/children13020258
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Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
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Abstract

Overall, erbium lasers appear to be a clinically effective and child-friendly alternative to conventional turbines, offering superior patient comfort while maintaining comparable short-term restorative outcomes, albeit at the cost of longer procedure duration.

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University of Salento (IT), University of Milan (IT), Link Campus University (IT), University of Bari Aldo Moro (IT)
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