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A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Er:YAG Laser and Rotary Bur in the Excavation of Caries - Patients' Experiences and the Quality of Composite Restoration

Roxana Sarmadi, Elin Viktoria Andersson, Peter Lingström, Pia Gabre

The Open Dentistry Journal · 2018 · 24 citations · 22 references

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The Er:YAG laser technique was more time-consuming than the rotary bur. Despite this, the laser technique caused less discomfort and was preferred as an excavation method by patients.

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