This evaluation shows that Er:YAG laser effectively disinfects carious dentin, suggesting a promising alternative for dental treatments.
Er:YAG laser irradiation at 50 mJ demonstrated antimicrobial efficacy comparable with aPDT for disinfection of softened carious dentin, with a shorter operative time, supporting its potential use as an alternative treatment in minimally invasive dentistry.
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