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01-11-2012 | Original Article

Patient responses to Er:YAG laser when used for conservative dentistry

Authors: Carlo Fornaini, David Riceputi, Laurence Lupi-Pegurier, Jean Paul Rocca

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 6/2012

Abstract

The utilization of laser technology in conservative dentistry offers several advantages compared with traditional instruments, but one of the still unsolved problems is the difficulty in describing and explaining these advantages to patients. The aims of this study were to verify the efficacy of the way patients are informed and to evaluate their satisfaction with laser-assisted treatment. Before treatment, 100 patients were given a brochure that explained the relevant laser-assisted dental procedures, and after dental treatment an 11-item questionnaire was administered to the patients to evaluate their satisfaction with the treatment. Statistical analysis showed high levels of satisfaction for all the questions, especially those regarding the choice between laser therapy and traditional instruments (100%), choosing laser in the future (89%), and recommending it to family and friends (84%). This study may be relevant when determining the overall satisfaction of patients with this new technology.

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Title: Patient responses to Er:YAG laser when used for conservative dentistry
Authors: Carlo Fornaini
David Riceputi
Laurence Lupi-Pegurier
Jean Paul Rocca
Publication date: 01-11-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 6/2012
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-011-1012-0

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