Title: New Trends for Removing Decays: A Comparison between ER-YAG Laser and Traditional Methods

Authors: Al-Anoud Shahwan, Sarah Al-Abdulwahed, Alaa Al-Aidarous, Manar Al-Amri, Shouq Al Balawi, Al-Hanouf Al-Sadoun, Sultanah Al Mobarak, Maryam Mansouri

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i12.119

Abstract

Introduction

Laser Technology has been highly used in operative dentistry in there cent years and seems to be able to replace traditional methods.

Objectives

The aim of this review is to present the effectiveness of ER-YAG laser for caries removal in comparison to convention alburs.

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Corresponding Author

Sultanah Al Mobarak

General Dentist, CDS Department,

PNU, College of Dentistry