Effect of DPSS Nd: YAG (532 nm) and diode (980 nm) laser treatment on fluoride uptake in dentin following silver diamine fluoride application: An in vitro study

Fluoride treatment has long been recognized as an important method for treating dental decay. Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) treatment has emerged as a low-cost and simple approach, combining silver’s antimicrobial properties with fluoride’s caries-inhibiting activities. The present study compares the effects of two lasers, diode-pumped solid-state frequency-doubled Nd: YAG (DPSS, 532 nm) and diode (980 nm), on fluoride absorption in dentin when used with SDF. Following treatment with 38% SDF, th