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).
1 finding from 1 review
- Effect of Er:YAG Laser Irradiation on Preventing Enamel Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2024 All outcomesAfter cariogenic acid challenge / pH cycling · In vitro (laboratory)SMD -2.09 [-3.29, -0.88]4 studiesGRADE not reported