The optimal laser activation time and power settings
Research gap analysis derived from 4 agriculture papers in our local library.
The gap
However, the optimal laser activation time and power settings should be investigated to ensure minimal extrusion of debris and irrigant due to cavitation and pressure during LAI in root canal treatment.
Evidence profile
Sourced from the abstract and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2016 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 35 times in total.
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Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.
Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps
- Evaluation of Apically Extruded Debris using Two Niti Systems Associated with Two İrrigation Techniques in Primary Teeth (2016) · Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry · cited 15× · doi
However, the optimal laser activation time and power settings should be investigated to ensure minimal extrusion of debris and irrigant due to cavitation and pressure during LAI in root canal treatment.
generalabstractevidence 5/5Keywords: optimal laser activation time power settings investigated ensure minimal extrusion debris irrigant cavitation pressure root - Effect of tip insertion depth and irradiation parameters on the efficacy of cleaning calcium hydroxide from simulated lateral canals using Er:YAG laser- or ultrasonic-activated irrigation (2020) · Journal of Dental Sciences · cited 20× · doi
Laser-activated root canal irrigation (LAI) with an Er:YAG laser is considered more effective than other irrigation methods, whereas the effectiveness of LAI in cleaning lateral canals far from the laser tip remains unclear.
generalabstractevidence 5/5Keywords: laser irrigation activated root canal considered effective effectiveness cleaning lateral canals remains unclear - ProTaper Ultimate vs WaveOne Gold (2026) · Brazilian journal of oral sciences/Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences · doi
Future studies can compare the long-term outcomes of canal preparations using different endodontic systems. Future research can assess the effectiveness of new endodontic systems in preparing curved mesiobuccal canals.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: future studies compare long-term outcomes canal preparations using - Effects of SWEEPS Laser-Activated Irrigation and Diode Laser Irradiation on Void Formation and Bond Strength of a New Premixed Calcium Silicate Sealer, BioRoot Flow—An In Vitro Study (2026) · Bioengineering · doi
Further studies are needed to evaluate the long-term success of endodontic treatment using SWEEPS, - Studies should be conducted to compare the effects of different laser-assisted protocols on root canal filling, - Research should be done to investigate the effects of SWEEPS on other types of root canal sealers
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5Keywords: further studies needed evaluate long-term success endodontic treatment
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