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01-09-2009 | Review Article

Water flow on erbium:yttrium–aluminum–garnet laser irradiation: effects on dental tissues

Authors: Vivian Colucci, Flávia Lucisano Botelho do Amaral, Jesus Djalma Pécora, Regina Guenka Palma-Dibb, Silmara Aparecida Milori Corona

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 5/2009

Abstract

Since lasers were introduced in dentistry, there has been considerable advancement in technology. Several wavelengths have been investigated as substitutes for high-speed air turbine. Owing to its high absorbability in water and hydroxyapatite, the erbium:yttrium–aluminum–garnet (Er:YAG) laser has been of great interest among dental practitioners and scientists. In spite of its great potential for hard tissue ablation, Er:YAG laser effectiveness and safety is directly related to an adequate setting of the working patterns. It is assumed that the ablation rate is influenced by certain conditions, such as water content of the target tissue, and laser parameters. It has been shown that Er:YAG irradiation with water coolant attenuates temperature rise and, hence, minimizes the risk of thermally induced pulp injury. It also increases ablation efficiency and enhances adhesion to the lased dental tissue. The aim of this review was to obtain insights into the ablation process and to discuss the effects of water flow on dental tissue ablation using Er:YAG laser.

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Title: Water flow on erbium:yttrium–aluminum–garnet laser irradiation: effects on dental tissues
Authors: Vivian Colucci
Flávia Lucisano Botelho do Amaral
Jesus Djalma Pécora
Regina Guenka Palma-Dibb
Silmara Aparecida Milori Corona
Publication date: 01-09-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-008-0563-1

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