Table 2.

Main clinical applications of laser in dental medicine.

Application	Description	Bibliography
Soft Tissue Surgery	Using lasers for soft tissue procedures like gingivectomy reduces inflammation and promotes rapid healing.	Romanos, G.E.; Nentwig, G.H. (1999) [4]
Hard Tissue Surgery	Lasers are used to remove caries and reshape bone; they are effective on hard tissues like enamel and dentin.	Parker, S. (2007) [3]
Root Canal Therapy	Sterilizing root canals with the laser to eliminate bacteria, improving endodontic treatment.	Pham et al. (2021) [5]
Teeth Whitening	Speeding up the whitening process by activating bleaching agents with the laser.	Walsh, L.J. (2003) [7]
Pain Management and Biostimulation	Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) reduces pain and stimulates tissue after procedures.	Goharkhay, K. et al. (1999) [6]
Periodontal Treatments	Laser periodontal treatment to reduce periodontal pockets and stimulate tissue regeneration.	Parker, S. (2007) [8]
Oral Lesions and Precancerous Conditions Treatment	Laser removal of oral lesions and treating precancerous conditions with minimal scarring.	Myers, T.D. (1991) [2]