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Effects of heating by steam autoclaving and Er:YAG laser etching on dentin components

Authors: Luís Eduardo S. Soares, Aldo Brugnera Junior, Fátima A. A. Zanin, Ana Maria E. Santo, Airton A. Martin

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 5/2011

Abstract

The simultaneous need for infection-control protocols in sample preparations and for safe laser irradiation parameters prompted this study about the effects of heat produced by both sample sterilization and laser etching on dentin components. The dentin was exposed on 30 bovine incisors, and then divided into two main groups: autoclaved (group A) or thymol treatment (group B). The surface of the dentin was schematically divided into four areas, with each one corresponding to a treatment subgroup. The specimens were either etched with phosphoric acid (control-CG) or irradiated with Er:YAG laser (subgroups: I-80 mJ, II-120 mJ, and III-180 mJ). Elemental distribution maps were done by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (μ-EDXRF) on each treatment area. The dentin surface in depth was exposed and line-scan maps were performed. The B_CG treatment produced the best distribution of calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) content throughout the dentin surface. Er:YAG laser etching produced irregular patterns of elemental distribution in the dentin. Laser energies of 120 and 180 mJ produced the highest maximum calcium values. The Er:YAG laser energy of 180 mJ produced a localized increase in Ca and P content on the superficial layer of the dentin (∼0–0.10 mm). The autoclaving treatment of samples in experiments is not recommended since it produced damaging effects on dentin components. Er:YAG laser irradiation produced a heterogeneous Ca and P distribution throughout the dentin surface with areas of increased Ca concentration, and this may affect clinically the permeability, solubility, or adhesive characteristics of dental hard tissues with restorative procedures.

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Title: Effects of heating by steam autoclaving and Er:YAG laser etching on dentin components
Authors: Luís Eduardo S. Soares
Aldo Brugnera Junior
Fátima A. A. Zanin
Ana Maria E. Santo
Airton A. Martin
Publication date: 01-09-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 5/2011
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-010-0814-9

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