Lasers in Esthetic Dentistry: Soft Tissue Photobiomodulation, Hard Tissue Decontamination, and Ceramics Conditioning

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(a) Radiographic exam showing metal-ceramic crowns (teeth 45-46) with unsatisfactory marginal sealing. (b) Metallic posts cementation followed by tooth preparation. (c)-(d) Laser phototherapy (low power laser) applied on periodontal tissues. (e) Selection of tooth color. (f) Microbial reduction using the Nd:YAG laser (1,064 nm). (g)-(h) Porcelain restoration (Zircone LAVA, 3 M/ESPE). (i)–(k) Conditioning of the porcelain inner surface using the Er:YAG laser (2,940 nm). (l) Final luting of the ceramic restoration.

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