Er:YAG laser irradiation of sound enamel before acid challenge vs No anticaries intervention (untreated enamel)
Calcium ions released in acidic solution · Human tooth enamel specimens, sound/intact (in vitro)
Er:YAG laser irradiation did not significantly change calcium ions released into acidic solution versus untreated control (SMD -0.40, 95% CI -0.96 to 0.15; 6 in vitro studies, I2=80%; ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
- Effect of Er:YAG Laser Irradiation on Preventing Enamel Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2024 All outcomesAfter acid immersion (acid dissolution) · In vitro (laboratory)SMD -0.40 [-0.96, 0.15]6 studies · 292 participantsGRADE not reported