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Er:YAG laser irradiation of sound enamel before acid challenge vs No anticaries intervention (untreated enamel)

Enamel demineralization (QLF ΔF) · Human tooth enamel specimens, sound/intact (in vitro)

Er:YAG laser irradiation significantly reduced enamel mineral loss versus untreated control (SMD -2.09, 95% CI -3.29 to -0.88; 4 in vitro studies; ungraded).

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Effect of Er:YAG Laser Irradiation on Preventing Enamel Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2024 All outcomes
After cariogenic acid challenge / pH cycling · In vitro (laboratory)
SMD -2.09 [-3.29, -0.88]
4 studies
GRADE not reported