Uso del láser para desinfección en endodoncia, análisis bibliométrico

Abstract

Lásers have been introduced in endodontics to improve the results obtained with traditional techniques, mainly in apical surgeries and root canal disinfection. Lásers in endodontics began to be used in the late 90s, however, scientific evidence on their use has been increasing in recent years, which creates a need for endodontic specialists to constantly update their knowledge in this area. Aim: To analyze the trends in scientific publications on láser disinfection in endodontic treatment during the years 2019 to 2023. Methodology: Bibliometric analysis of the literature where 61 scientific articles on láser disinfection in endodontics were included, found in the databases of Pudmed, Dentistry and oral science source, Science direct, and Google scholar published between the years 2019 to 2023. The following variables were measured: author, number of authors, institutional affiliation, number of citations, number of references, country of publication, year of publication, database, scientific journal, type of study, population, sample sizes, type of láser and endodontic pathology treated. Results: Of the 61 articles, the average number of authors was 5.2. Regarding the characteristics of the studies, it was found that 49.18% of the articles correspond to in vitro studies, the most common publication journal is Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy with 18.03%, the most frequent country was Iran with 24.59%, followed by Brazil with 22.95%. The most common affiliation institution was Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science of Iran with 14.75%.Conclusions: It was found that the trend is in vitro studies, mainly those that evaluate the elimination of Enterococcus faecalis biofilm with any of the láser therapies.