Search for Articles:
Title / Keyword
Author / Affiliation / Email
Journal
Article Type
 
 
Advanced Search
 
Section
Special Issue
Volume
Issue
Number
Page
 
Journals
Oral
Special Issues
Lasers in Oral Sciences
share announcement

Lasers in Oral Sciences

A special issue of Oral (ISSN 2673-6373).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2025 | Viewed by 2664

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Rada Kazakova

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
1. Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
2. CAD/CAM Center of Dental Medicine, Research Institute, Medical University—Plovdiv, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Interests: laser dentistry; laser teeth whitening; prosthetic dentistry; esthetic dentistry; CAD/CAM; 3D printing
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Dr. Mariya Dimitrova

E-Mail
Guest Editor
Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Plovdiv, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Interests: materials science; innovation of polymer technology; polymers; nanomaterials; polymer synthesis and characterization; biopolymers; 3D-printed polymers; polymer applications
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Dr. Saverio Capodiferro

E-Mail Website
Guest Editor
Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, University of Bari Aldo Moro, 70124 Bari, Italy
Interests: dental prosthesis; oral pathology; implant dentistry; dental materials; dentures
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue “Lasers in Oral Sciences” showcases the latest practical applications of laser technology in everyday dental practice. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive look at how lasers are revolutionizing dental treatments, making procedures more efficient and comfortable for patients compared to traditional approaches. This issue features a range of topics, including, but not limited to, the use of lasers in smile design, prosthetic and esthetic dentistry, laser teeth whitening, periodontal applications, oral surgery, implantology, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), photodynamic therapy, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in laser dentistry, etc.

We invite contributions that include thorough literature reviews as well as detailed case reports and series that highlight real-world applications of laser technology. By focusing on everyday clinical cases, we aim to offer valuable insights into which laser techniques and parameters are most effective for specific treatments. This Special Issue serves as a practical guide for dental professionals, helping them integrate the latest laser technologies and AI advancements into their practice to improve patient outcomes. By sharing knowledge and findings, we hope to standardize laser treatment protocols and promote their widespread use in modern dentistry.

Dr. Rada Kazakova
Dr. Mariya Dimitrova
Dr. Saverio Capodiferro
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Oral is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1000 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • laser dentistry
  • smile design
  • prosthetic dentistry
  • esthetic dentistry
  • laser teeth whitening
  • periodontology
  • implantology
  • low-level laser therapy (LLLT)
  • photodynamic therapy (PDT)
  • laser photoactivated disinfection
  • laser treatment
  • laser photobiomodulation
  • artificial intelligence (AI)
  • clinical applications
  • oral surgery
  • oral medicine

Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue

  • Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
  • Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
  • Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
  • External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
  • e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.

Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.

Published Papers (2 papers)

Download All Papers
Order results
Result details
Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:

Review

11 pages, 491 KiB  
Review
Adjunctive Effects of Diode Laser in Surgical Periodontal Therapy: A Narrative Review of the Literature
by Giuseppe D’Albis, Marta Forte, Maria Chiara Fioriello, Alexandra Artin, Anna Montaruli, Adriano Di Grigoli, Rada Kazakova, Mariya Dimitrova and Saverio Capodiferro
Oral 2025, 5(1), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010013 - 27 Feb 2025
Viewed by 821
Abstract
The surgical procedures in the treatment of periodontitis generally aim to reduce pocket depth, improve teeth maintenance, and enhance long-term stability. Several approaches have been proposed over the years including different techniques, drugs, and medical devices, with the main purpose to minimalize the [...] Read more.
The surgical procedures in the treatment of periodontitis generally aim to reduce pocket depth, improve teeth maintenance, and enhance long-term stability. Several approaches have been proposed over the years including different techniques, drugs, and medical devices, with the main purpose to minimalize the surgical procedure and improve both the outcomes and patient compliance. Among all the medical devices proposed in surgical and non-surgical periodontology, different laser wavelengths (e.g., Erbium: YAG, Erbium: CR, KTP, Diode) have been studied worldwide but generally with inconsistent results. Nowadays, the diode laser is one of the most used lasers among general dentists, also promoted as an adjunctive therapy in periodontology, mainly in non-surgical procedures. This study aims to review data emerging from the literature on the use of diode lasers and adjunctive therapy to the conventional periodontal surgery. This research was conducted using PubMed and Scopus search engines with a combination of relevant keywords, including “Surgical Periodontal Therapy”, “Periodontal Surgery”, “Periodontal Regenerative Surgery”, and “Surgical Treatment for Periodontal Disease” in combination with “Diode Laser”, “Diode-Driven Laser”, and “Diode Emission Laser”. Selected articles were carefully reviewed to identify studies reporting data on the effectiveness of diode lasers in periodontal surgery. Results of the current review suggest potential clinical benefits of diode laser-assisted periodontal surgery, as studies reported improvements in key parameters such as clinical attachment level (CAL), bleeding on probing (BOP), and plaque index (PI) postoperatively. Additionally, VAS scores, indicative of post-surgical discomfort, were lower for laser-treated sites, and a short-term reduction in periodontal pathogens was observed. However, the clinical outcomes significantly differ across the studies, and the evidence does not uniformly support a superior effectiveness of diode lasers as an adjunctive tool in surgical periodontology. While the data indicate that diode laser use may contribute to enhanced periodontal health and possibly accelerate healing in some cases, these findings should be interpreted cautiously, as further research, possibly multicentric and in large numbers but mandatory with well-defined protocols (stage of periodontitis, preliminary non-surgical procedures and results, laser wavelength and protocol of use, post-operative maintenance, follow-up clinical and radiological criteria) are surely needed to possibly validate the observations emerging from the current review and eventually to standardize clinical protocols in the future. Such limitations have been well addressed in this paper and are clearly discussed and essentially related to the focus on the total uncertainty of the literature and general caution. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Lasers in Oral Sciences)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

20 pages, 565 KiB  
Review
Laser Application for Periodontal Surgical Therapy: A Literature Review
by Stefanos Zisis, Vasileios Zisis and Andreas Braun
Oral 2025, 5(1), 11; https://doi.org/10.3390/oral5010011 - 8 Feb 2025
Viewed by 1196
Abstract
Objectives: The aim of this article is to examine the effectiveness and capabilities of laser use in periodontal surgical therapy by analyzing the existing literature that focuses on laser use alone or as a supplement to the already existing periodontal surgical techniques, comparing [...] Read more.
Objectives: The aim of this article is to examine the effectiveness and capabilities of laser use in periodontal surgical therapy by analyzing the existing literature that focuses on laser use alone or as a supplement to the already existing periodontal surgical techniques, comparing it to conventional periodontal surgical therapy, with the intent to reach a better understanding of the efficiency and therapeutic potential of lasers in periodontal surgery. Methods: An electronic search of the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases was performed between October 2023 and December 2023 to identify all of the articles published in the last 15 years and investigate information about the application of Diode, Erbium:yttrium–aluminum–garnet (Er:YAG), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), and Neodymium yttrium–aluminum–garnet (Nd:YAG) lasers to surgical periodontal therapy in human trials. Results: The database search yielded 18 studies. All of the databases showed a clinical improvement in pocket depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL), gingival recession (GR), and bleeding on probing (BOP) in both the test and control groups, with results from five articles showing statistically better PD reduction in the laser group compared to the control group. CAL gain was statistically higher in the laser group in six articles, while one study indicated better PD and CAL results in the control group. Improved GR reduction with a laser was noted in two articles, while one article reported a negative influence from a laser in GR. BOP was significantly better with laser in one study, while the remaining two studies reported the same results as the control group. Conclusions: Laser application in resective surgery exhibits additional benefits to the already established techniques, while in regenerative surgery, more investigation is needed. Diode laser use in periodontal surgery is already widespread and shows clinical efficacy, while low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has an exceptional potential for a variety of applications, promoting better wound healing and less post-surgical complications. However, more trials and studies are needed to further examine the maximum efficiency of each laser type in periodontal surgical therapy. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Lasers in Oral Sciences)
►▼ Show Figures

Figure 1

Show export options expand_more Show export options expand_less
Select all
Export citation of selected articles as:
 
Displaying articles 1-2
Back to TopTop