Pulpal response to cavity preparation by an erbium, chromium:YSGG laser-powered hydrokinetic system
Article Abstract:
The erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet (Er, Cr:YSGG) laser does not appear to significantly damage tooth pulp when used in the place of a drill to prepare cavities for fillings. This laser was designed to be used directly on the hard tooth surface. Researchers tested the laser in rabbits and dogs to see if the laser caused serious pulp damage. The laser created clean, precise cuts equivalent to those created by a high-speed drill. It also produced very little pulp inflammation unless it was used directly on pulp.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Dentistry for the 21st century? Erbium:YAG laser for teeth
Article Abstract:
The erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) laser appears to be as effective in removing cavities as a high-speed drill and may eliminate the need for an anesthetic. Researchers compared the effectiveness of the laser in 167 patients, about half of whom were treated with the drill and half with the laser. Patients treated with the laser were only offered an anesthetic if they requested one. The laser treatment was as effective as the drill and less than 2% of the patients in the laser group requested an anesthetic.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 1997
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
A laser-powered hydrokinetic system for caries removal and cavity preparation
Article Abstract:
An Er,Cr:YSGG laser system can excavate dental cavities as effectively as a drill and produce less discomfort in patients who prefer not to use an anesthetic. This was the conclusion of a study of 67 patients who received one or the other technique.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Dental Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-8177
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Epidural morphine decreases postoperative hypertension by attenuating sympathetic nervous system hyperactivity
- Abstracts: Botulism surveillance and emergency response: a public health strategy for a global challenge. Botulism in the United States: a clinical and epidemiologic review
- Abstracts: Umbilical flow distribution to the liver and the ductus venosus: an in vitro investigation of the fluid dynamic mechanisms in the fetal sheep
- Abstracts: Round 2. Medicare E&M code concerns addressed