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Use of erbium lasers to prepare cavities in deciduous teeth for caries treatment: A systematic review.

Dental and medical problems · Milc A, Kotuła J, Dominiak M · 2026-05-01

Researchers reviewed ten studies comparing erbium laser cavity preparation in baby teeth with conventional methods. While Er,Cr:YSGG lasers showed promise in reducing child anxiety and pain, optimal laser settings for either laser type remain unclear due to insufficient parameter reporting.

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