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The holistic approach to environment, Vol. 16 No. 3, 2026.

Review article

https://doi.org/10.33765/thate.16.3.4

FEMTOSECOND LASERS IN DENTAL MEDICINE: APPLICATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

Ljerka Slokar Benić orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-3205-3372 ; University of Zagreb Faculty of Metallurgy, Department of Physical Metallurgy, Sisak, Croatia
Aneta Benković ; University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Zagreb, Croatia
Filip Blažević orcid id orcid.org/0009-0004-1665-3484 ; University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Zagreb, Croatia
Katarina Bauer orcid id orcid.org/0009-0000-5607-2407 ; University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Zagreb, Croatia
Andreja Carek ; University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine, Department of Fixed Prosthodontics, Zagreb, Croatia *

* Corresponding author.

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Abstract

Like many other areas of medicine, dentistry faces challenges in terms of sustainability and reducing negative environmental impacts. Lasers, which have become an important tool in modern dental practise, offer numerous advantages in therapeutic procedures, but also open up opportunities to reduce energy consumption and medical waste. Femtosecond lasers represent a groundbreaking advance in dentistry as they offer unrivalled precision and efficiency thanks to their ultra-short pulse duration. This article deals with the basic operating principles of femtosecond laser technology and its numerous applications in modern dentistry. The focus is on clinical applications, including hard and soft tissue procedures, cavity preparation and endodontics, with an emphasis on improved outcomes and reduced discomfort for the patient. In addition, the study investigates the environmental benefits of the femtosecond laser, such as reducing material waste and eliminating the use of harmful chemicals. By integrating high performance technology and environmentally conscious practises, the femtosecond laser is positioned as a key component on the path to a more holistic and sustainable future of dentistry.

Keywords

femtosecond lasers; dental medicine; environmental aspects; sustainability

Hrčak ID:

347729

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/347729

Publication date:

11.6.2026.

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