Review Article

Laser Application in Dentistry: Irradiation Effects of Nd:YAG 1064 nm and Diode 810 nm and 980 nm in Infected Root Canals—A Literature Overview

Table 1

Lasers in dentistry.

Laser deviceUse in dentistryWavelength

Neodymium:YAG laser (Nd:YAG laser)Surgery, endodontics, and periodontics1064 nm
Erbium:YAG laser (Er:YAG laser), erbium, and chromium:YSGG laser (Er, CR:YSGG laser)Surgery, endodontics, and cavity preparation2940 nm, 2780 nm
Diode laserSurgery, endodontics, and periodontics810–980 nm
CO2 laser Surgery10600 nm