Clinical application of laser in endodontics

Abstract

The comprehension of the phenomena that involves laser/ tissue interaction is of fundamental importance, since each specific wavelength reacts with the tissue in a different way, providing multiple applications, such as in controlling pulp vitality, pulp capping and pulpotomy, root canal preparations, surgical interventions and postoperative repair. In Endodontics, investigations with different types of Lasers have been conducted in order to enable safe parameters for its clinical application to be established. The aim of this article is to show the current indications of Laser in Endodontics through the analysis of scientific articles. Key words: Endodontics. Laser. Dental pulp. Laser therapy.