title: Laser application in tooth bleaching: an update review.
abstract: Since the development of laser, a variety of potential applications for lasers in endodontics such as pulp diagnosis, disinfection of the root canal system, canal shaping, obturation of the root canal, apicoectomy, treatment of dentin hypersensitivity, and tooth bleaching have been proposed. The aim of this paper was to review the benefits and drawbacks of laser tooth bleaching.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontics, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Iranian Center for Endodontic Research (ICER), Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Mohammadi
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Palazzi
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Giardino
mesh_terms: D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000528:radiation effects; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000528:radiation effects; D003804:Dentin / Q000528:radiation effects; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers; D014073:Tooth Bleaching / Q000379:methods*