Lasers in endodontics

Abstract

With the rapid development of laser technology, new lasers with a wide range of characteristics are now available and being used in various fields of dentistry. In the past two decades, much experience and knowledge has been gained. This article provides an overview of the current and possible future clinical applications of lasers in endodontics, including their use in alleviating dentinal hypersensitivity, modification of the dentin structure, pulp diagnosis, pulp capping and pulpotomy, cleaning and shaping of the root canal system, and endodontic surgery. Endodontic procedures for which conventional treatments cannot provide comparable results or are less effective are emphasized.