Effect of 980 nm diode laser irradiation in comparison with conventional irrigation on smear layer removal from radicular dentin—an in vitro experimental study
Diode laser irradiation may serve as an effective adjunct for smear layer removal and improved root canal disinfection.
Authors
- Syeda Abeerah Tanveer
- Robia Ghafoor
- Adil Omerson
Institutions
- University of Karachi (PK)
- Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi (KE)
- Aga Khan University Hospital (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BDJ Open
- Published
- 2026-03-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-026-00409-0
- Primary Topic
- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00