Review paper for the decision of applications and clinical efficacy of laser in restorative and prosthodontic dental procedures based on recent developments and utility. Lasers have been used in dentistry starting from the 1960s; lasers in this field offer a less invasive approach compared to traditional ones. Laser offers many benefits, including accurate cutting, minimal pain sensation to the patient, and fast healing. Diode laser: popular and affordable, is categorized as a diode or Neodymium, abbreviated as ND laser. CO₂, Er, and Er, Cr, some of them appropriate for different kinds of tissues depending on the wavelength they emit. A PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar search was conducted before aiming at the objective concerning the articles published between 2017 and 2022 on both soft and hard tissues. Studied work suggests that lasers facilitate better treatment outcomes in soft tissue surgeries, including cutting of gums and lip retraction, because they facilitate better blood control and decreased pain. Laser enables a conservative and specific approach in hard tissue treatments, including caries excavation and enamel etching. Still, some drawbacks are associated with the cotton fabric, such as high costs as well as the possibility of thermal damage. In general, lasers could significantly enhance patient care in restorative and prosthodontic dentistry; however, well-developed guidelines for using them are needed with further research to improve long-term results.
