Bactericidal effect of erbium YAG laser on periodontopathic bacteria

Recently Erbium (Er) YAG laser has been developed for dentistry. It may be suitable for periodontal therapy. This study examined the bactericidal effect of the Er: YAG laser on periodontopathic bacteria in vitro.

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