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This paper shows how a laser can be used in the various stages of caries removal prior to the placement of a glass-ionomer restoration. In the future the laser may prove to be a valuable tool in enabling the dentist to perform surgical procedures with maximum comfort to the patient
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Bassi, G., Chawla, S. & Patel, M. The Nd:YAG laser in caries removal. Br Dent J 177, 248–250 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4808576
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4808576