Aim. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of
Er:YAG laser used for treating hard dental tissue in patients with
epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Methods. We report two cases of EB in which an
Er:YAG laser was used for
conservative treatments. In the first case, the
Er:YAG laser (2,940 μm, 265 mJ, 25 Hz) was used to treat caries on a deciduous maxillary canine in an 8-year-old male patient affected by dystrophic EB. In the second case, we treated a 26-year-old female patient, affected by junctional EB, with generalized
enamel hypoplasia, and an
Er:YAG laser (2,940 μm, 265 mJ, 25 Hz) was used to remove the damaged enamel on maxillary incisors. Results. The use of the
Er:YAG laser, with the appropriate energy, was effective in the selective removal of carious tissue and
enamel hypoplasia. During dental treatment with the
Er:YAG laser, patients required only a few interruptions due to the absence of
pain, vibration, and noise. Conclusions.
Laser treatment of hard dental tissues is a valuable choice for patients affected by EB since it is less invasive compared to conventional treatment, resulting in improved patient compliance.