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Ghane HK, Samiei N, Razavi P, Khaled Y, Fekrazad R. High-Power Laser Application for Immediate Implant Placement in Infected Sites: A Systematic Review. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg 2023; 41:663-673. [PMID: 38085186 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2023.0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to review the literatures regarding the treatment outcomes of applying laser to the infected sites in immediate implant placement. The review tended to primarily target a question: does applying high-power laser have any positive effect on infected sites in immediate implant placement? Background: Although immediate placement of dental implants has been referred to as a predictable and successful procedure, it is prone to the presence of infection that interferes with the healing process, and triggers the failure of implants. Materials and methods: A thorough electronic database search was conducted on PubMed/Medline, Embase, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and the Cochrane library in compliance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. Two writers worked separately on screening the eligible studies, assessing whether there was a risk of bias, and extracting the required data. Results: Five out of the 60 studies nominated by the database search matched the inclusion criteria. The studies were carried out on a total of 192 patients with 296 implants in all. Ultimately, the study focused on 245 implants whose infected bed had been already decontaminated and prepared with the help of the high-intensity laser, used either alone or in combination with other approaches before implantation. With only nine failures, the implants inserted in infected and irradiated areas had a 96.3% overall survival rate. Conclusions: Taking the limitations of the review into account, the authors arrived at the conclusion that high-power laser irradiation can be beneficial for immediate implant placement in infected sites.
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- Hadi Kaseb Ghane
- Department of Prosthodontics, Dental Branch, Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Periodontics, Dental School, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Dental Faculty, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of General Dental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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- Radiation Sciences Research Center, Laser Research Center in Medical Sciences, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- International Network for Photo Medicine and Photo Dynamic Therapy (INPMPDT), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran, Iran
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Gurpegui Abud D, Shariff JA, Linden E, Kang PY. Erbium-doped: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) versus scaling and root planing for the treatment of periodontal disease: A single-blinded split-mouth randomized clinical trial. J Periodontol 2021; 93:493-503. [PMID: 34286867 DOI: 10.1002/jper.21-0133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Revised: 07/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND This randomized, controlled clinical trial aimed to compare the differences in periodontal clinical outcomes, duration of the procedure, and patient's experience between conventional scaling and root planing and erbium-doped: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) in the treatment of generalized moderate to severe chronic periodontitis or generalized Stages II or III, and Grade B periodontitis based on the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), and European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) definitions. METHODS Thirty subjects were initially recruited. In a split-mouth fashion, right and left sides were randomly allocated into two treatment arms: conventional scaling and root planing (C-SRP) versus laser-assisted scaling and root planing (L-SRP). A blinded examiner recorded clinical measurements at baseline and 3 months. Duration of the procedure was also recorded for each visit, and the patient's experience was assessed with a questionnaire at baseline, 1, and 3 months. RESULTS The final sample consisted of 26 subjects. Both treatments resulted in overall improvement, but no significant differences were found between modalities for clinical attachment gain or probing depth reduction. The duration of the procedure was approximately half for L-SRP, and postoperative sensitivity was greater in C-SRP. CONCLUSIONS The low-energy protocol with Er:YAG (50 mJ) used for the non-surgical treatment of moderate-severe chronic or Stage II-III, Grade B periodontitis performed in this study population was a treatment modality that yielded similar clinical improvements when compared to conventional scaling and root planing.
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- Daniela Gurpegui Abud
- Division of Periodontics, Section of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, New York.,Periodontics, Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College, Hawthorne, New York
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- Division of Periodontics, Section of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, New York.,Periodontics, Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College, Hawthorne, New York
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- Division of Periodontics, Section of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, New York
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- Division of Periodontics, Section of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, New York
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Cui Q, Wei M, Xiong Z, Hu S, Jiang J, Wang L, Cheng T, Wu X, Jiang H. Effects of Dentin Ablation by a Q-Switching Er:YSGG Laser with a High Pulse Repetition Rate. PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 2020; 39:390-394. [PMID: 33297822 DOI: 10.1089/photob.2019.4797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate the characteristics of dentin ablation with a high pulse repetition rate Q-switching 2.79 μm laser. Materials and methods: Dentin was ablated using a homemade Q-switching Er:YSGG laser with a high pulse repetition rate. Er:YSGG radiation was applied with a pulse energy of 1 or 10 mJ for 100 or 3 Hz pulse repetition rate, respectively. A scanning electron microscope (SEM) was used to observe the microstructures of dentin samples after ablation. Teeth were irradiated in vitro with a 100 Hz pulse repetition rate under two different modes: free running and Q-switching. A thermocouple was applied to measure the temperature in the pulp cavity during ablation. Results: A 100 or 3 Hz Q-switching laser was used to irradiate dentin for 30 and 100 sec, respectively. There was no significant difference in ablation mass loss between the two conditions. The SEM photographs showed more dentinal tubules and no damage in the ablation area when using the 100 Hz Q-switching laser. The temperature of the pulp cavity was maintained below 41°C when using a Q-switching laser. Conclusions: The Q-switching Er:YSGG laser with a high pulse repetition rate exhibited greater ablation efficiency and better morphology than the low pulse repetition rate Q-switching laser. The experimental results also demonstrate the significant advantage of the Q-switching laser over free-running lasers for protecting dental pulp tissue. The Q-switching Er:YSGG laser with a high pulse repetition rate is expected to become an efficient new dental tool.
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- Qingzhe Cui
- Chinese Academy of Science, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Center of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei, China.,Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Chinese Academy of Science, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Center of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei, China.,Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Chinese Academy of Science, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Center of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei, China.,Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Chinese Academy of Science, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Center of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei, China.,Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Chinese Academy of Science, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Center of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei, China.,Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Chinese Academy of Science, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Center of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei, China.,Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Chinese Academy of Science, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Center of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei, China
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- Chinese Academy of Science, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Center of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei, China
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- Chinese Academy of Science, Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Center of Medical Physics and Technology, Hefei, China.,Science Island Branch of Graduate School, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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Sahar-Helft S, Erez A, Shay B, Assad R, Funk B, Polak D. Enhancing Er:YAG bactericidal effect against Enterococcus faecalis biofilm in vitro. Lasers Med Sci 2019; 34:1717-1721. [PMID: 30847656 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-019-02763-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2018] [Accepted: 02/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Sharonit Sahar-Helft
- Department of Endodontics, The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, 91120, Jerusalem, Israel.
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- Department of Endodontics, The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, 91120, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Endodontics, The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, 91120, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Periodontology, The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Dental faculty, Institute of Dental Science, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Periodontology, The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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Clinical and Microbiological Effects of the Use of Erbium: Yttrium–Aluminum–Garnet Laser on Chronic Periodontitis in Addition to Nonsurgical Periodontal Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial—6 Months Follow-Up. PHOTOBIOMODULATION PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY 2019; 37:182-190. [DOI: 10.1089/photob.2018.4510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Bahrololoomi Z, Poursina F, Birang R, Foroughi E, Yousefshahi H. The Effect of Er:YAG Laser on Entroccocus faecalis Bacterium in the Pulpectomy of Anterior Primary Teeth. J Lasers Med Sci 2017; 8:166-171. [PMID: 29071021 DOI: 10.15171/jlms.2017.30] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Introduction: Successful root canal therapy depends on the complete elimination of microorganisms such as Entroccocus faecalis, which is impossible to achieve with the traditional methods. Lasers are recently introduced as a new method to solve the problem. The present study is planned and performed to examining the antibacterial effect of Er: YAG laser. Methods: Sixty extracted anterior primary teeth were prepared and sterilized. E. faecalis bacterium was cultured in canals. Samples were randomly divided into two groups. The first group was disinfected by NaOCl 5/25% and Er: YAG laser and the second group just by NaOCl 5/25%. Samples of canal contents were cultured and colony counts were calculated. The results were analyzed statistically by SPSS software and Mann Whitney test. Results: There was no significant difference between colony counts in both groups (P=0.142). But the number of colonies in the first group was lower than in the second group. Conclusion: Although, Er: YAG laser cannot completely eliminate E. faecalis bacterium, its simultaneous use with NaOCl decreases E. faecalis.
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- Zahra Bahrololoomi
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
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- Department of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Periodontology Department, Dental Faculty, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
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- Students Research Center, Dental Faculty, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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Gorduysus MO, Al-Rubai H, Salman B, Al Saady D, Al-Dagistani H, Muftuoglu S. Using erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser irradiation in different energy output levels versus ultrasonic in removal of root canal filling materials in endodontic retreatment. Eur J Dent 2017; 11:281-286. [PMID: 28932134 PMCID: PMC5594953 DOI: 10.4103/ejd.ejd_111_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) laser irradiation in different energy outputs versus ultrasonic in gutta-percha removal during the endodontic retreatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 21 extracted human lower premolars were divided into three groups (n = 7). Following the standardized preparation of the root canals with Wave One Rotary system and obturation with gutta-percha: Group I was treated with ultrasonic, Group II by Er:YAG laser with 40 mJ/Pulse, and Group III by Er:YAG laser with 50 mJ/Pulse for the removal of gutta-percha from the canals. Two extra teeth were treated by Er:YAG laser with 135 mJ/Pulse as control group. For all groups, time for gutta-percha removal was recorded. Samples were then splited into two halves and tested by scanning electron microscope and stereomicroscopic evaluation under different magnification power to observe the efficacy of each method used in the removal of gutta-percha. RESULTS Statistical analysis of Kruskal-Wallis suggested that there are significant difference between the groups in relation to removal time (P < 0.05) and 2 × 2 Mann-Whitney U-test among the groups revealed that there is no significant difference between 40 and 50 mJ laser outputs (P > 0.05), but ultrasonic versus 40 and/or 50 mJ laser outputs were significantly different (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Er:YAG laser beam was not so efficient when compared to ultrasonic to reach the deeper parts of the canals as it was asserted, thermal side effects and burning damages were observed on the root canal dentinal walls. Moreover, the delivery system was not flexible enough to compensate the curvature of the canal system even though we used more straight canals as the sample ones as well as more time-consuming than the ultrasonic and more clinical time, rendering it to be less efficient in the removal of the obturation material during endodontic retreatment procedures.
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- Mehmet Omer Gorduysus
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
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- Department of Histology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Sarp ASK, Gulsoy M. Determining the optimal dose of 1940-nm thulium fiber laser for assisting the endodontic treatment. Lasers Med Sci 2017; 32:1507-1516. [PMID: 28669067 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-017-2272-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2016] [Accepted: 06/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Insufficient cleaning, the complex anatomy of the root canal system, inaccessible accessory canals, and inadequate penetration of irrigants through dentinal tubules minimizes the success of the conventional endodontic treatment. Laser-assisted endodontic treatment enhances the quality of conventional treatment, but each laser wavelength has its own its own limitations. The optimal parameters for the antibacterial efficiency of a new wavelength, 1940-nm Thulium Fiber Laser, were firstly investigated in this study. This paper comprises of two preliminary analyses and one main experimental study, presents data about thermal effects of 1940-nm laser application on root canal tissue, effective sterilization parameters for bacteria, Enterococcus faecalis, and finally the antibacterial effectiveness of this 1940-nm Thulium Fiber Laser irradiation in single root canal. Based on these results, the optimal parameter range for safe laser-assisted root canal treatment was investigated in the main experiments. Comparing the antibacterial effects of four laser powers on an E. faecalis bacteria culture in vitro in 96-well plates showed that the most effective group was the one irradiated with 1 W of laser power (antibacterial effect corresponding to a log kill of 3). After the optimal laser power was determined, varying irradiation durations (15, 30, and 60 s) were compared in disinfecting E. faecalis. Laser application caused significant reduction in colony-forming unit values (CFU) compared with control samples in the 17% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) group. The results of bacteria counts showed that 1 W with 30 s of irradiation with a 1940-nm thulium fiber laser was the optimal dose for safely achieving maximal bactericidal effect.
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- Ayse Sena Kabas Sarp
- Biophotonics Laboratory, Bogazici University Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Kandilli Kampus, 34684, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Biophotonics Laboratory, Bogazici University Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Kandilli Kampus, 34684, Istanbul, Turkey
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Mitić A, Popović J, Živković S, Mitić V, Nikolić M, Dačić S. EFFECTS OF LASER TREATMENT ON INTRACANAL DENTINE AND CEMENTUM AT THE ROOT APEX. ACTA MEDICA MEDIANAE 2016. [DOI: 10.5633/amm.2016.0104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Muhammad OH, Rocca JP, Fornaini C, Medioni E. Evolution of the role of phototherapy during endodontic decontamination. Laser Ther 2015; 24:291-302. [PMID: 26877593 DOI: 10.5978/islsm.15-or-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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A microbe free root canal space before obturation leads to higher success rate and conventional chemo-mechanical debridement might not achieve this goal completely. First trials of laser in dentistry started from surgical intervention on caries and bones of oral cavity and extended to prepare cavities and even shaping root canals. Afterward lasers were implicated soon into direct debridement of root canal space. Anyhow failure of laser to remove debris totally from root canal space is demonstrated recently, additionally it might lead to damages to surrounding tissues or inorganic material of root canal if be used without precaution. Nowadays the theory of light assisted protocols became another start point for laser in endodontics. Laser has been introduced as an adjuvant to conventional debridement of root canals. We used Medline search engine to collect scientific publications to edit this review article in purpose of revealing the evolution of laser position from an ultimate cleaning methodology to an adjuvant to conventional root canal disinfection protocols.
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- Omid Heidar Muhammad
- MICORALIS Laboratory (EA 7354), Faculté d'Odontologie, Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis
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- MICORALIS Laboratory (EA 7354), Faculté d'Odontologie, Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis; Pôle Odontologie, CHU NICE
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- MICORALIS Laboratory (EA 7354), Faculté d'Odontologie, Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis; Pôle Odontologie, CHU NICE
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Sanz-Sánchez I, Ortiz-Vigón A, Herrera D, Sanz M. Microbiological effects and recolonization patterns after adjunctive subgingival debridement with Er:YAG laser. Clin Oral Investig 2015; 20:1253-61. [PMID: 26419675 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-015-1617-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 09/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to assess the microbiological effects and recolonization patterns after non-surgical periodontal treatment protocol based on the adjunctive use of erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Er:YAG) laser. MATERIAL AND METHODS Patients diagnosed with chronic periodontitis were randomly assigned to two different treatment protocols: test, full-mouth subgingival ultrasonic instrumentation followed by Er-YAG laser application 1 week later to sites with initial probing pocket depth ≥4.5 mm; and control, full-mouth ultrasonic subgingival instrumentation within 1 week. Clinical (at sampled sites) and microbiological (culture-based) parameters were recorded at baseline and 3 and 12 months. Microbiological variables included total counts, frequency of detection, proportions and counts of target species. RESULTS Results from 19 test and 21 control patients were compared. Minor changes were observed for total colony-forming units, with no differences between groups. For the frequency of detection, a limited and similar impact in both groups was observed for the most prevalent (over 80 %) periodontal pathogens (Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia, Fusobacterium nucleatum). For proportions, reductions in P. gingivalis occurred at 3 months, both in the test and control groups (from 16.3 to 10 % and 16 to 14.8 %, respectively), although these differences were not statistically significant. At 12 months, the test group showed a statistically significant greater reduction in probing depth for the sampled sites. CONCLUSIONS The adjunctive use of Er:YAG laser when compared with conventional ultrasonic debridement did not provide a microbiological added benefit. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Even though some clinical benefits with the adjunctive laser application were identified when comparing both treatment protocols, there were no differences in microbiological outcomes or in the bacterial recolonization patterns.
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- Ignacio Sanz-Sánchez
- Postgraduate Clinic in Periodontology, Faculty of Odontology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal S/N., 28040, Madrid, Spain.
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- Postgraduate Clinic in Periodontology, Faculty of Odontology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal S/N., 28040, Madrid, Spain
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- Postgraduate Clinic in Periodontology, Faculty of Odontology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal S/N., 28040, Madrid, Spain
- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal Diseases) Research Group, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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- Postgraduate Clinic in Periodontology, Faculty of Odontology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Plaza Ramón y Cajal S/N., 28040, Madrid, Spain
- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal Diseases) Research Group, University Complutense, Madrid, Spain
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Lamba AK, Aggarwal K, Faraz F, Tandon S, Chawla K. Er, Cr:YSGG laser for the treatment of ankyloglossia. Indian J Dent 2015; 6:149-52. [PMID: 26392733 PMCID: PMC4558751 DOI: 10.4103/0975-962x.163049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Ankyloglossia or tongue-tie is the result of a short and tight lingual frenum causing difficulty in speech, feeding problems in infants due to the limitation of tongue movement. This report presents a case of a 22-year-old female with tongue-tie who complained of difficulty in speech following which she underwent frenectomy procedure with erbium, chromium: yattrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser without any complications. She was referred to the speech therapist after the procedure.
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- Arundeep K Lamba
- Department of Periodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Periodontics, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Trevelin LT, Marques MM, Aranha ACC, Arana-Chavez VE, Matos AB. Effect of super short pulse Er:YAG laser on human dentin-Scanning electron microscopy analysis. Microsc Res Tech 2015; 78:472-8. [DOI: 10.1002/jemt.22496] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2015] [Revised: 03/03/2015] [Accepted: 03/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Lívia Tosi Trevelin
- Department of Restorative Dentistry; School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo; São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry; School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo; São Paulo Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry; School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo; São Paulo Brazil
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Yang J, Wang L, Wu X, Cheng T, Jiang H. High peak power Q-switched Er:YAG laser with two polarizers and its ablation performance for hard dental tissues. OPTICS EXPRESS 2014; 22:15686-15696. [PMID: 24977828 DOI: 10.1364/oe.22.015686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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An electro-optically Q-switched high-energy Er:YAG laser with two polarizers is proposed. By using two Al(2)O(3) polarizing plates and a LiNbO(3) crystal with Brewster angle, the polarization efficiency is significantly improved. As a result, 226 mJ pulse energy with 62 ns pulse width is achieved at the repetition rate of 3 Hz, the corresponding peak power is 3.6 MW. To our knowledge, such a high peak power has not been reported in literature. With our designed laser, in-vitro teeth were irradiated under Q-switched and free-running modes. Results of a laser ablation experiment on hard dental tissue with the high-peak-power laser demonstrates that the Q-switched Er:YAG laser has higher ablation precision and less thermal damage than the free-running Er:YAG laser.
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Muhammad OH, Chevalier M, Rocca JP, Brulat-Bouchard N, Medioni E. Photodynamic therapy versus ultrasonic irrigation: interaction with endodontic microbial biofilm, an ex vivo study. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2014; 11:171-81. [PMID: 24583092 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2014.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2013] [Revised: 02/08/2014] [Accepted: 02/10/2014] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Photodynamic therapy was introduced as an adjuvant to conventional chemo-mechanical debridement during endodontic treatment to overcome the persistence of biofilms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of photodynamic therapy (PDT) to disrupt an experimental microbial biofilm inside the root canal in a clinically applicable working time. MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirty extracted teeth were prepared and then divided in three groups. All samples were infected with an artificially formed biofilm made of Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus salivarius, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Prevotella intermedia bacteria. First group was treated with Aseptim Plus® photo-activated (LED) disinfection system, second group by a 650 nm Diode Laser and Toluidine blue as photosensitizer, and the third group, as control group, by ultrasonic irrigation (PUI) using EDTA 17% and NaOCl 2.6% solutions. The working time for all three groups was fixed at 3 min. Presence or absence of biofilm was assessed by aerobic and anaerobic cultures. RESULTS There was no statistically significant difference between results obtained from groups treated by Aseptim Plus® and Diode Laser (P<0.6267). In cultures of both groups there was a maximal bacterial growth. The group that was treated by ultrasonic irrigation and NaOCl and EDTA solutions had the best results (P<0.0001): there was a statistically significant reduction of bacterial load and destruction of microbial biofilm. CONCLUSION Under the condition of this study, Photodynamic therapy could not disrupt endodontic artificial microbial biofilm and could not inhibit bacterial growth in a clinically favorable working time.
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- Omid H Muhammad
- Laboratory of Oral Health and Aging, URE 001, Faculty of Dentistry, 24, Avenue des Diables Bleus, 06357 Nice Cedex 4, France
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- Laboratory of Oral Health and Aging, URE 001, Faculty of Dentistry, 24, Avenue des Diables Bleus, 06357 Nice Cedex 4, France
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- Laboratory of Oral Health and Aging, URE 001, Faculty of Dentistry, 24, Avenue des Diables Bleus, 06357 Nice Cedex 4, France; Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, 24, Avenue des Diables Bleus, 06357 Nice Cedex 4, France; Pôle Odontologie, CHU Nice Saint Roch, 5 rue Pierre Devoluy, 06000 Nice, France
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- Laboratory of Oral Health and Aging, URE 001, Faculty of Dentistry, 24, Avenue des Diables Bleus, 06357 Nice Cedex 4, France; Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, 24, Avenue des Diables Bleus, 06357 Nice Cedex 4, France; Pôle Odontologie, CHU Nice Saint Roch, 5 rue Pierre Devoluy, 06000 Nice, France
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- Laboratory of Oral Health and Aging, URE 001, Faculty of Dentistry, 24, Avenue des Diables Bleus, 06357 Nice Cedex 4, France; Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, 24, Avenue des Diables Bleus, 06357 Nice Cedex 4, France; Pôle Odontologie, CHU Nice Saint Roch, 5 rue Pierre Devoluy, 06000 Nice, France.
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Zan R, Hubbezoglu I, Sümer Z, Tunç T, Tanalp J. Antibacterial effects of two different types of laser and aqueous ozone against Enterococcus faecalis in root canals. Photomed Laser Surg 2013; 31:150-4. [PMID: 23484588 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2012.3417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the antibacterial effects of two different types of laser and aqueous ozone in human root canals infected by Enterococcus faecalis. BACKGROUND DATA Many techniques have been developed to find an alternative to sodium hypochlorite as a disinfection agent for infected root canals. However, no study has evaluated the exactly the same antimicrobial agent with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). METHODS Eighty mandibular premolar teeth with single roots and canals were selected. Following root canal preparation and irrigation, sterilization was performed in an autoclave. E. faecalis was incubated in the root canals and kept at 37°C for 24 h. The teeth contaminated with E. faecalis were divided into one negative control group (NaOCl) and three experimental groups; (Er:YAG laser, KTP laser, and aqueous ozone groups)(n=20). A disinfection procedure was performed for 3 min in order to standardize all groups. After this procedure, the microbial colonies were counted. RESULTS The results indicated that whereas the NaOCl group exhibited the highest antibacterial effect among all groups, the aqueous ozone showed the highest antibacterial effect among the experimental groups. Whereas a statistically significant difference was noted between the aqueous ozone and laser groups (p<0.05), the difference between the Er:YAG and KTP lasers was not statistically significant (p>0.05). CONCLUSIONS The results showed that when aqueous ozone was applied with the aim of disinfecting the root canals, it exhibited a higher antibacterial effect than the KTP and Er:YAG lasers. However, the antibacterial effect of the aqueous ozone was insufficient when compared with NaOCl.
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- Recai Zan
- Department of Endodontics, Cumhuriyet University, Sivas, Turkey
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Gregorcic P, Jezersek M, Mozina J. Optodynamic energy-conversion efficiency during an Er:YAG-laser-pulse delivery into a liquid through different fiber-tip geometries. JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL OPTICS 2012; 17:075006. [PMID: 22894478 DOI: 10.1117/1.jbo.17.7.075006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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When an erbium-laser pulse is directed into water through a small-diameter fiber tip (FT), the absorption of the laser energy superheats the water and its boiling induces a vapor bubble. We present the influence of different FT geometries and pulse parameters on the vapor-bubble dynamics. In our investigation, we use a free-running erbium: yttrium aluminum garnet (Er:YAG) (λ=2.94 μm) laser that was designed for laser dentistry. Its pulse is directed into the water through FTs with a flat and conical geometry. Our results show that in the case of the conical FT, a spherical bubble is induced, while a channel-like bubble develops for the flat FT. The ratio between the mechanical energy of the liquid medium and the pulse energy, which we call the optodynamic energy-conversion efficiency, is examined using shadow photography. The results indicate that this efficiency is significantly larger when a conical FT is used and it increases with increasing pulse energy and decreasing pulse duration. The spherical bubbles are compared with the Rayleigh model in order to present the influence of the pulse duration on the dynamics of the bubble's expansion.
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- Peter Gregorcic
- University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Aškerčeva 6, SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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Yumoto H, Tominaga T, Hirao K, Kimura T, Takahashi K, Sumitomo T, Bando N, Matsuo T. Bactericidal activity and oral pathogen inactivation by electromagnetic wave irradiation. J Appl Microbiol 2012; 113:181-91. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2672.2012.05307.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Meire MA, Coenye T, Nelis HJ, De Moor RJG. Evaluation of Nd:YAG and Er:YAG irradiation, antibacterial photodynamic therapy and sodium hypochlorite treatment on Enterococcus faecalis biofilms. Int Endod J 2012; 45:482-91. [PMID: 22243483 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2011.02000.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM To compare the antimicrobial efficacy of two-high power lasers (Nd:YAG and Er:YAG) and two commercial antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) systems with that of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) action on Enterococcus faecalis biofilms grown on dentine discs. METHODOLOGY Enterococcus faecalis biofilms were grown on dentine discs in a microtiter plate, incubated for 24 h and subjected to the following treatments: aPDT (Denfotex and Helbo system), Er:YAG laser irradiation (2940 nm, 50 mJ or 100 mJ, 15 Hz, 40 s), Nd:YAG laser irradiation (1064 nm, 2 W, 15 Hz, 40 s) and immersion in 2.5% (w/v) NaOCl for 1, 5, 10 and 30 min. Surviving bacteria were harvested, and the number of CFU per disc was determined by plate counting. RESULTS Significant reductions (anova, P ≤ 0.05) in viable counts were observed for aPDT (Helbo) (2 log(10) reduction), Er:YAG irradiation using 100 mJ pulses (4.3 log(10) reduction) and all NaOCl treatments (>6 log(10) reduction). NaOCl (2.5%) for 5 min effectively eliminated all bacteria. aPDT (Denfotex), Er:YAG irradiation using 50 mJ pulses and Nd:YAG treatment caused a reduction in the viable counts of <1 log(10) unit; these results were not significantly different from the untreated controls. CONCLUSION Within the limitations of this particular laboratory set-up, NaOCl was the most effective in E. faecalis biofilm elimination, while Er:YAG laser treatment (100 mJ pulses) also resulted in high reductions in viable counts. The use of both commercial aPDT systems resulted in a weak reduction in the number of E. faecalis cells. Nd:YAG irradiation was the least effective.
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- M A Meire
- Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontology, Dental School, Ghent University, Gent, Belgium
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dos Santos Antonio MP, Moura-Netto C, Camargo SEA, Davidowicz H, Marques MM, Maranhão de Moura AA. Bactericidal effects of two parameters of Er:YAG laser intracanal irradiation: ex-vivo study. Lasers Med Sci 2011; 27:1165-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-011-1023-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2011] [Accepted: 10/24/2011] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Sahar-Helft S, Slutzky-Goldberg I, Moshonov J, Stabholtz A, Jacobovitz M, Tam A, Steinberg D. Synergistic Effect of Er:YAG Laser Irradiation in Combination with Chlorhexidine on the Viability of Enterococcus faecalis: An In Vitro Study. Photomed Laser Surg 2011; 29:753-8. [DOI: 10.1089/pho.2010.2981] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Sharonit Sahar-Helft
- Dept of Endodontics, Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Dept of Endodontics, Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Dept of Endodontics, Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Dept of Endodontics, Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Dept of Endodontics, Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
- Biofilm Research Laboratory, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Biofilm Research Laboratory, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Biofilm Research Laboratory, Institute of Dental Sciences, Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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In vitro inactivation of endodontic pathogens with Nd:YAG and Er:YAG lasers. Lasers Med Sci 2011; 27:695-701. [PMID: 21691826 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-011-0940-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2011] [Accepted: 06/01/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Kukidome N, Amagai T, Osuka K, Kato J, Hirai Y, Kato T, Aida S. Bactericidal effects of 2.94 µm and 1.67 µm laser. THE BULLETIN OF TOKYO DENTAL COLLEGE 2010; 51:185-92. [PMID: 21139371 DOI: 10.2209/tdcpublication.51.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The bactericidal effects of lasers with wavelengths of 1.67 and 2.94 µm on cariogenic Streptococcus mutans were investigated. Temperature during irradiation was also measured to determine the mechanism underlying the bactericidal effects of the lasers. An aliquot of 2 µl cell suspension of S. mutans JC-2 strain was placed on anhydrous quartz or dentin plate, covering an area of approximately 5.0 mm in diameter to a depth of approximately 0.1 mm. Cell suspension was then irradiated at a power of 0.8 W (3.1 J/cm²) at a rate of 40 pps for 30 sec. After irradiation, the plate was put into a bottle containing PBS and vigorously voltated. Solution was serially diluted and inoculated on MS agar. After incubation anaerobically for 72 hr, colony forming units on the agar were counted. The experimental group, the number of bacteria decreased significantly compared to the control group under all conditions. No significant differences were observed in effect of wavelength or plate on bactericidal activity. In conclusion, laser irradiation at a wavelength of 1.67 µm for 30 sec showed a bactericidal effect on S. mutans, suggesting that this wavelength is more useful than 2.94 µm due to greater tissue penetration.
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- Nobuyuki Kukidome
- Division of General Dentistry, Tokyo Dental College Chiba Hospital, Chiba, Japan.
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Yavari HR, Rahimi S, Shahi S, Lotfi M, Barhaghi MHS, Fatemi A, Abdolrahimi M. Effect of Er, Cr: YSGG Laser Irradiation onEnterococcus faecalisin Infected Root Canals. Photomed Laser Surg 2010; 28 Suppl 1:S91-6. [DOI: 10.1089/pho.2009.2539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Hamid Reza Yavari
- The Department of Endodontics, Tabriz Dental School, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- The Department of Endodontics, Tabriz Dental School, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- The Department of Endodontics, Tabriz Dental School, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- The Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- The Department of Endodontics, Tabriz Dental School, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- The Department of Endodontics, Tabriz Dental School, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Çelik Ç, Özel Y, Bağış B, Erkut S. Effect of Laser Irradiation and Cavity Disinfectant Application on the Microtensile Bond Strength of Different Adhesive Systems. Photomed Laser Surg 2010; 28:267-72. [DOI: 10.1089/pho.2009.2509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Çiğdem Çelik
- Baskent University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Conservative Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Baskent University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Conservative Dentistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Karadeniz Technical University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Trabzon, Turkey
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- Baskent University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Prosthodontics, Bahcelievler, Ankara, Turkey
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In vitro studies of the ablation mechanism of periodontopathic bacteria and decontamination effect on periodontally diseased root surfaces by erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser. Lasers Med Sci 2010; 26:193-204. [PMID: 20309597 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-010-0763-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2009] [Accepted: 01/21/2010] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) laser is now increasingly used in periodontal therapy. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of Er:YAG laser irradiation on the morphology of periodontopathic bacteria and to compare the bacterial elimination effect of the laser and the ultrasonic scaler on diseased root surfaces in vitro. Colonies of Porphyromonas gingivalis were exposed to a single-pulse Er:YAG laser at 40 mJ and were examined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Also, 20 pairs of periodontally diseased root surfaces with subgingival calculi of freshly extracted teeth were treated by Er:YAG laser scaling at 40 mJ/pulse (14.2 J/cm(2) per pulse) and 10 Hz with water spray or ultrasonic scaling, or were not treated. The efficiency of each treatment was determined as the area treated per second, and the treated surfaces were examined by SEM. The material scraped from the treated root surfaces was cultured in aerobic and anaerobic conditions, and the numbers of colony forming units (CFUs) were compared. SEM and TEM showed that the Er:YAG laser had easily ablated the bacterial colony, leaving an ablation spot with a crater and the surrounding affected area showing melted branch-like structures. The laser irradiation was as equally effective and efficient as the ultrasonic scaler in performing root surface debridement. The CFUs after laser treatment were significantly fewer than those after ultrasonic scaling in aerobic and anaerobic culture conditions. Er:YAG laser ablates periodontopathic bacteria with thermal vaporization, and its bacterial elimination effect on the diseased root surfaces appears to be superior to that of the ultrasonic scaler.
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Yaman BC, Efes BG, Dörter C, Gömeç Y, Erdilek D, Yazıcıoğlu O. Microleakage of repaired class V silorane and nano-hybrid composite restorations after preparation with erbium:yttrium–aluminum–garnet laser and diamond bur. Lasers Med Sci 2010; 26:163-70. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-010-0755-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2009] [Accepted: 12/30/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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TACHINAMI H, KATSUUMI I. Removal of root canal filling materials using Er:YAG laser irradiation. Dent Mater J 2010; 29:246-52. [DOI: 10.4012/dmj.2008-079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Rocha RASS, Silva RAB, Assed S, Medeiros AI, Faccioli LH, Pécora JD, Nelson-Filho P. Nitric oxide detection in cell culture exposed to LPS after Er:YAG laser irradiation. Int Endod J 2009; 42:992-6. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2009.01608.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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The Temperature Changes in the Pulp Chamber During Cavity Preparation with the Er:YAG Laser Using a Very Short Pulse. Photomed Laser Surg 2009; 27:351-5. [DOI: 10.1089/pho.2008.2247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Esteves-Oliveira M, Carvalho WL, Eduardo CDP, Zezell DM. Influence of the additional Er:YAG laser conditioning step on the microleakage of class V restorations. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2009; 87:538-43. [PMID: 18546195 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.31141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of an additional Er:YAG laser conditioning step after laser cavity preparations, on the microleakage of class V composite restorations. Forty-eight bovine incisors were randomly divided into four groups: G1(control) cavities prepared with bur, G2- cavities prepared with laser (400 mJ/2 Hz), G3- cavities prepared and subsequently conditioned with Er:YAG laser (60 mJ/2 Hz); G4-idem for G3, but the laser conditioning was carried out without water-spray. All the cavities were restored using Clearfill SE Bond and Z-250 composite resin. The samples were thermal cycled for 700 cycles and then immersed in 50% silver nitrate solution. The sectioned restorations were exposed to a photoflood lamp to reveal silver nitrate penetration. The Kruskal-Walis one-way analyses of variance test and post hoc Wilcoxon pair-wise comparison were used to compare microleakage degrees. At the gingival margin G2 showed a lower microleakage mean than the control bur-prepared cavities (p = 0.0003). At occlusal margins there were no statistically significant differences between the groups (p = 0.28). It may be concluded that Er:YAG laser class V cavity preparations do not need to be followed by an additional laser conditioning step to result in levels of microleakage similar to or lower than those obtained after bur preparations.
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- Marcella Esteves-Oliveira
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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A comparative study of three treatment methods of direct pulp capping in canine teeth of cats: a histologic evaluation. Lasers Med Sci 2008; 25:9-15. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-008-0584-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2007] [Accepted: 05/20/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Bond Strength of Fiber Posts after the Application of Erbium:Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Treatment and Gaseous Ozone to the Root Canal. J Endod 2008; 34:306-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.12.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2007] [Revised: 12/13/2007] [Accepted: 12/19/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Franzen R, Esteves-Oliveira M, Meister J, Wallerang A, Vanweersch L, Lampert F, Gutknecht N. Decontamination of deep dentin by means of erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser irradiation. Lasers Med Sci 2007; 24:75-80. [DOI: 10.1007/s10103-007-0522-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2007] [Accepted: 10/22/2007] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chemomechanical preparation of the root canal includes both mechanical instrumentation and antibacterial irrigation, and is principally directed toward the elimination of micro-organisms from the root canal system. A variety of instruments and techniques have been developed and described for this critical stage of root canal treatment. Since their introduction in 1988, nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary instruments have become a mainstay in clinical endodontics because of their exceptional ability to shape root canals with potentially fewer procedural complications. Safe clinical usage of NiTi instruments requires an understanding of basic metallurgy of the alloy including fracture mechanisms and their correlation to canal anatomy. This paper reviews the biologic principles of preparing root canals with an emphasis on correct use of current rotary NiTi instrumentation techniques and systems. The role and properties of contemporary root canal irrigants is also discussed.
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- G R Young
- School of Dental Science, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria
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Eldeniz AU, Ozer F, Hadimli HH, Erganis O. Bactericidal efficacy of Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation against Enterococcus faecalis compared with NaOCl irrigation: an ex vivo pilot study. Int Endod J 2007; 40:112-9. [PMID: 17229116 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2591.2006.01190.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AIM To compare the efficacy of a standard NaOCl irrigation procedure with that of Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation in contaminated root canals having small and large apical foramina. METHODOLOGY Forty root canals of extracted central incisor teeth with straight roots were chosen so that their apical foramina just permitted the tip of a size 20-K file to pass through. The canals were then enlarged with files to size 60 and randomly divided into four groups of 10 teeth each. The apical foramina of one group were widened further so that the tip of a size 45-K file could just pass through. After sterilization, all roots were inoculated with Enterococcus faecalis for 48 h at 37 degrees C. The first group was used as a control, the second group was irrigated with 3% NaOCl solution for 15 min, and the last two groups having different sizes of apical foramina were irradiated with the Er,Cr:YSGG laser at output power from 0.5 W, with 20% air and water levels. The disinfecting efficacy of the groups was tested by collecting dentine chips from the inner canal walls of the specimens and counting viable E. faecalis on Mueller-Hinton agar plates. RESULTS The differences in the mean number of viable colonies between the control and laser groups were statistically significant (P < 0.05). The control specimens had the highest number of microorganisms (153 x 10(3) +/- 39 x 10(3)). Complete sterilization was achieved in the 3% NaOCl group. The mean colony forming units (CFU) values obtained after Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation were 6.6 x 10(3) CFU and 6.5 x 10(3) CFU in root canals having large and small apical foramina respectively. CONCLUSION In teeth with straight roots the Er,Cr:YSGG laser reduced the viable microbial population in root canals with small and large apical foramina but did not eradicate all bacteria. Three percent NaOCl inhibited the growth of E. faecalis and effectively sterilized all root canals.
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- A U Eldeniz
- Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Selcuk, Konya, Turkey.
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Carrieri TCD, de Freitas PM, Navarro RS, Eduardo CDP, Mori M. Adhesion of composite luting cement to Er:YAG-laser-treated dentin. Lasers Med Sci 2007; 22:165-70. [PMID: 17235450 DOI: 10.1007/s10103-006-0433-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2006] [Accepted: 11/30/2006] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Although some studies claim to the increase of composite resin adhesion to Er:YAG-laser-treated dentin, there are still no reports on the adhesion of composite resin cements to the irradiated surface. This in vitro study evaluated the tensile bond strength (TBS) of a composite resin cement to dentin treated with the Er:YAG laser. Sixty human dentin samples were divided into four groups (n = 15): G1 (Control)-no treatment; G2-Er:YAG laser 60 mJ, 2 Hz, with water cooling, non-contact (19 J/cm(2)); G3-Er:YAG laser 60 mJ, 10 Hz, 50/10 fiber, contact, without water cooling (40 J/cm(2)); G4-Er:YAG laser 60 mJ, 10 Hz, 50/10 fiber, contact, with water cooling (40 J/cm(2)). After the surface treatment, each sample was submitted to bonding procedures. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey tests revealed no statistical significant difference on TBS values for groups G1 (13.73 +/- 3.05 MPa), G2 (12.60 +/- 2.09 MPa) and G4 (11.17 +/- 4.04 MPa). G4 was not statistically different from G3 (8.64 +/- 2.06 MPa). Er:YAG laser irradiation with different settings can constitute an alternative tool to the use of composite resin-luting cements.
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- Teresa C D Carrieri
- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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Vezzani MS, Pietro R, Silva-Sousa YT, Brugnera-Junior A, Sousa-Neto MD. Disinfection of Root Canals Using Er:YAG Laser at Different Frequencies. Photomed Laser Surg 2006; 24:499-502. [PMID: 16942431 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2006.24.499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluated, in vitro, the degree of disinfection of the Er:YAG laser in root canals contaminated with Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Candida albicans, for 28 days. METHODS Forty-six single-rooted human teeth were divided into five groups of eight teeth each; three teeth were used as negative controls and three as positive controls. After contamination, the root canals were prepared mechanically. Three groups were irradiated with Er:YAG laser at 100 mJ, varying the frequency (7, 10, and 16 Hz). Two groups were irrigated with 1.0% and 2.5% NaOCl solution. After treatment, two sterilized paper cones were placed in the root canals for 5 min. One cone was transferred to 2.0 mL of Letheen broth culture medium, incubated at 37 degrees C for 48 h, and then 0.1 mL of that solution was placed in 2.0 mL of brain heart infusion for 48 h to determine microbial growth. The other cone was transferred to a test pipette with peptone and water for serial dilution and spread in Müeller Hinton medium. After 24 h of incubation, the colony-forming units (CFUs) were counted. RESULTS There was a microbial reduction of 85.33% for the group irradiated with Er:YAG laser at 100 mJ/7 Hz, 74.58% at 100 mJ/10 Hz, and 89.50% at 100 mJ/16 Hz. For the groups irrigated with 1.0% and 2.5% NaOCl solution, 83.15% and 84.46% values of microbial reduction were obtained respectively. CONCLUSION All the groups showed statistically similar results (p > 0.05%). No method totally eliminated microorganisms.
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Tomasi C, Schander K, Dahlén G, Wennström JL. Short-term clinical and microbiologic effects of pocket debridement with an Er:YAG laser during periodontal maintenance. J Periodontol 2006; 77:111-8. [PMID: 16579711 DOI: 10.1902/jop.2006.77.1.111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The erbium-doped:yttrium, aluminum, and garnet (Er:YAG) laser is considered a useful tool for subgingival debridement because the laser treatment creates minimal damage to the root surface and has potential antimicrobial effects. The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to evaluate clinical and microbiologic effects of pocket debridement using an Er:YAG laser in patients during periodontal maintenance. METHODS Twenty patients at a recall visit for maintenance were consecutively recruited if presenting at least four teeth with residual probing depth (PD) > or = 5 mm. Two pockets in each of two jaw quadrants were randomly assigned to subgingival debridement using 1) an Er:YAG laser (test) or 2) an ultrasonic scaler (control). The laser beam was set at 160 mJ with a pulse frequency of 10 Hz. Clinical variables were recorded at baseline, 1 month, and 4 months after treatment. Primary clinical outcome variables were changes in PD and clinical attachment level (CAL). Microbiologic analysis of subgingival samples was performed at baseline, 2 days, and 30 days after treatment using a checkerboard DNA-DNA hybridization technique against 12 periodontal disease-associated species. RESULTS The mean initial PD was 6.0 mm (SD: 1.2) in the test group and 5.8 mm (SD: 0.9) in the control group. At 1 month post-treatment, the PD reduction was significantly greater for test than control sites (0.9 versus 0.5 mm; P <0.05). The CAL gain also was significantly greater (0.5 versus 0.06 mm; P <0.01). At the 4-month examination, no significant differences were detected in PD reduction (1.1 versus 1.0 mm) or CAL gain (0.6 versus 0.4 mm). Both treatments resulted in reduction of the subgingival microflora. No significant differences in microbiologic composition were identified between the treatment groups at various time intervals. Degree of treatment discomfort scored significantly lower for the test than the control treatment modality. CONCLUSION The results of the trial failed to demonstrate any apparent advantage of using an Er:YAG laser for subgingival debridement, except less treatment discomfort perceived by the patients.
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- Cristiano Tomasi
- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University, Göteborg, Sweden.
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TÜRKÜN M, TÜRKÜN LS, ÇELIK EU, ATES M. Bactericidal Effect of Er,Cr:YSGG Laser on Streptococcus mutans. Dent Mater J 2006. [DOI: 10.4012/dmj.25.81] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Murat TÜRKÜN
- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Ege University
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Ege University
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Ege University
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- Department of Basic and Industrial Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Ege University
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Dunn WJ, Davis JT, Bush AC. Shear bond strength and SEM evaluation of composite bonded to Er:YAG laser-prepared dentin and enamel. Dent Mater 2005; 21:616-24. [PMID: 15978270 DOI: 10.1016/j.dental.2004.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2004] [Revised: 10/14/2004] [Accepted: 11/16/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to evaluate dentin and enamel bond strength to resin composite following high-speed rotary or Er:YAG laser preparation using a total etch adhesive system. The microstructure of resin-tooth interfaces was also investigated. METHODS Human dentin and enamel specimens were prepared with a high-speed handpiece (KaVo) or Er:YAG laser (DELight) at manufacturer's recommended settings and etched with either 37% H(3)PO(4), laser etched, or not etched. Composite rods (Z-250, 3M/ESPE) were bonded to specimens with an adhesive (Adper Scotchbond Multi-Purpose, 3M/ESPE). After thermocycling, specimens were tested in shear to failure. RESULTS Two-factor ANOVA detected significant differences in the main effects of preparation and etch type, and interaction (p<0.001). Post hoc analyses showed that in both dentin and enamel, only the acid-etched specimens had significantly higher mean bond strengths, with rotary-prepared specimens having significantly higher mean bond strengths versus laser prepared specimens. Within each preparation type, in both dentin and enamel, acid etch was better than laser etch, and laser etch was better than no etch. Scanning electron microscopy of laser-ablated specimens demonstrated significant surface scaling and subsurface fissuring beyond normal resin penetration depth. SIGNIFICANCE Adhesion to laser-ablated or laser-etched dentin and enamel was inferior to that of conventional rotary preparation and acid etching.
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- William J Dunn
- Director of Research and Biomaterials, Wilford Hall Medical Center, 1615 Truemper Street, Lackland Air Force Base, TX 78236, USA.
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Francischone CE, Padovan LAPDA, Padovan LEM, Duarte MAH, Fraga SDC, Curvêllo VP. Apicectomy with the Er:YAG laser or bur, followed by retrograde root filling with zinc oxide/eugenol or sealer 26. Photomed Laser Surg 2005; 23:395-8. [PMID: 16144483 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2005.23.395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the influence of root resection, by means of the use of erbium:YAG laser in sealing two different materials, OZE and Sealer 26, in retrograde obturations. BACKGROUND DATA Few studies with sufficient data have been conducted in this area. METHODS Forty uniradicular teeth were used. They were biomechanically prepared using the step-back technique and obturated using the lateral condensation technique. The teeth were divided into two groups of 20 teeth, one group using the erbium:YAG laser (350 mJ and 6 Hz) for the resection process and the other using the Zekrya Drill, in high rotation. Then, the retrograde cavities were prepared using a micro counter-angle with a number 2 spherical bur. After preparing the cavities, the teeth were impermeabilized and divided into two subgroups. One subgroup used the retrograde obturation technique with Sealer 26 cement, and the other subgroup used OZE. After completing the retrograde obturation, the teeth were immersed in 2% methylene blue for a 7-day period. Teeth were then removed from the dye, washed, scraped, and sectioned in the vestibule-lingual direction. RESULTS The results were analyzed with the aid of a magnifying lens, and scores were attributed based on the magnitude of infiltration. The data were then submitted to statistical analysis. CONCLUSIONS No statistical difference was noticed regarding the root resection methods; however, in comparing materials, Sealer 26 was statistically superior to OZE. In the subgroup comparison, a significant difference was noticed in the Laser and Sealer 26 and the Laser and OZE and bur and OZE.
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- Carlos Eduardo Francischone
- Department of Restorative Dentistry and Implantology, Universidade do Sagrado Coração, São Paulo, Bauru, Brazil
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Leonardo MR, Guillén-Carías MG, Pécora JD, Ito IY, Silva LAB. Er:YAG Laser: Antimicrobial Effects in the Root Canals of Dogs' Teeth with Pulp Necrosis and Chronic Periapical Lesions. Photomed Laser Surg 2005; 23:295-9. [PMID: 15954818 DOI: 10.1089/pho.2005.23.295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Our goal in this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial effect of Er:YAG laser applied after biomechanical preparation of the root canals of dog's teeth with apical periodontitis. BACKGROUND DATA Various in vitro studies have reported effective bacterial reduction in infected root canals using Er:YAG laser. However, there is no in vivo research to support these results. METHODS Forty root canals of dogs' premolar teeth with pulp necrosis and chronic periapical lesions were used. An initial microbiological sample was taken, and after biomechanical preparation was carried out, a second microbiological sample was taken. The teeth were divided into two groups: Group I-biomechanical preparation was taken of root canals without Er:YAG laser application; Group II-biomechanical preparation was taken of root canals with Er:YAG laser application using 140-mJ input, 63-mJ output/15 Hz. After coronal sealing, the root canals were left empty for 7 days at which time a third microbiological sample was taken. The collected material was removed from the root canal with a #40 K file and placed in transport media. It was serially diluted and seeded on culture dishes selective for anaerobes, aerobes, and total streptococci. Colony-forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL) were counted. RESULTS Groups I and II showed an increase of CFU/mL for all microorganisms 7 days after treatment, being statistically significant for anaerobes in Group I and for anaerobes and total streptococci in Group II. When comparing CFU/mL of Groups I and II, there was a statistically significant increase after 7 d for total streptococci in Group II. CONCLUSION Er:YAG laser applied after biomechanical preparation did not reduce microorganisms in the root canal system.
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- Mário R Leonardo
- Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry of Araraquara, UNESP, Araraquara, SP, Brazil.
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Haapasalo M, Endal U, Zandi H, Coil JM. Eradication of endodontic infection by instrumentation and irrigation solutions. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1601-1546.2005.00135.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 285] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Donadio-Moura J, Gouw-Soares S, de Freitas PM, Navarro RS, Powell LG, Eduardo CDP. Tensile bond strength of a flowable composite resin to ER:YAG-laser-treated dentin. Lasers Surg Med 2005; 36:351-5. [PMID: 15825207 DOI: 10.1002/lsm.20176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES This in vitro study evaluated the influence of a flowable composite resin (FCR) on the tensile bond strength of resin to dentin treated with the Er:YAG Laser (L) and diamond bur (DB). STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS Ninety dentin surfaces obtained from 45 third molars were ground and randomly divided into six groups (n = 15): G1-DB, G2-DB+FCR, G3-L (100 mJ, 10 Hz, 37.04 J/cm2), G4-L (100 mJ, 10 Hz, 37.04 J/cm2)+FCR, G5-L (250 mJ, 2 Hz, 92.60 J/cm2), and G6-L (250 mJ, 2 Hz, 92.60 J/cm2)+FCR. After surface etching with 37% phosphoric acid and the application of an adhesive system, inverted conical specimens were prepared with a hybrid composite resin. In groups G2, G4, and G6 a FCR was placed before the hybrid composite resin. After 24 hours-storage in distilled water, the tensile test was performed in a universal testing machine (0.5 mm/minute, 500 N). RESULTS Data were submitted to Kruskal Wallis test (P = 0.01). The mean bond strength values (MPa+/-SD) were: G1-13.54 (+/-2.99), G2-14.67 (+/-2.32), G3-9.49 (+/-3.09), G4-14.60 (+/-2.76), G5-8.97 (+/-3.89), and G6-13.02 (+/-2.18). Groups G1 and G2 presented the highest bond strength values, which were statistically similar to those of G4 and G6. The groups treated with laser and without the FCR (G3 and G5) showed the lowest shear bond strength values. CONCLUSIONS FCR can increase the adhesion to dentin treated with Er:YAG laser within different parameters.
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Lee MT, Bird PS, Walsh LJ. Photo-Activated Disinfection Of The Root Canal: A New Role For Lasers In Endodontics. AUST ENDOD J 2004; 30:93-8. [PMID: 15633797 DOI: 10.1111/j.1747-4477.2004.tb00417.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Because micro-organisms play a crucial role in the development of pulpal and periapical disease, the prognosis of endodontic therapy is intimately related to the presence of bacteria within the root canal system. Micro-organisms may persist in the apical region of the root canal system despite chemomechanical preparation. The usefulness of Class IV lasers (such as Nd:YAG, diode, KTP and Er:YAG) for photo-thermal disinfection of the root canal has been demonstrated in numerous studies. An alternative approach to microbial killing in the root canal system by laser light involves the use of low-power lasers to drive a photochemical reaction that produces reactive oxygen species, a technique termed photo-activated disinfection (PAD). By using exogenous photosensitisers such as tolonium chloride, killing of all types of bacteria can be achieved. In vitro studies of PAD have demonstrated its ability to kill photosensitised oral bacteria (such as E. faecalis), and more recently microbial killing in vivo in the root canal system has been demonstrated. While PAD can be undertaken as part of the routine disinfection of the root canal system, it also has potential use for eradicating persistent endodontic infections for which conventional methods have been unsuccessful.
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With the rapid development of laser technology, new lasers with a wide range of characteristics are now available and being used in various fields of dentistry. In the past two decades, much experience and knowledge has been gained. This article provides an overview of the current and possible future clinical applications of lasers in endodontics, including their use in alleviating dentinal hypersensitivity, modification of the dentin structure, pulp diagnosis, pulp capping and pulpotomy, cleaning and shaping of the root canal system, and endodontic surgery. Endodontic procedures for which conventional treatments cannot provide comparable results or are less effective are emphasized.
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- Adam Stabholz
- Izador I Cabakoff Center for Advanced and Continuing Education in Dentistry, The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, P.O. Box 12272, Jerusalem 91120, Israel.
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Dentists have a variety of wavelengths to choose from when purchasing a laser. Each wavelength has a unique interaction with the target tissues of the oral cavity. This article gives a rationale, grounded in sound biologic principles, for the use of different wavelengths in the oral cavity. Advantages and disadvantages of the various wavelengths for specific procedures are discussed.
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- Robert A Convissar
- Laser Dentistry, New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens, Flushing, NY, USA.
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Erbium hard tissue lasers have the capability to prepare enamel, dentin, caries, cementum, and bone in addition to cutting soft tissue. The ability of hard tissue lasers to reduce or eliminate vibrations, the audible whine of drills, microfractures, and some of the discomfort that many patients fear and commonly associate with high-speed handpieces is impressive. In addition, these lasers can be used with a reduced amount of local anesthetic for many procedures. Today, these instruments have evolved from their initial use for all classes of cavity preparations to their ability for removing soft tissue, their usefulness in the disinfection of bacteria within endodontic canals, and most recently, as an alternative to the high speed handpiece for the removal of bone in oral and maxillofacial surgery. In addition, recent research has centered on the value of the erbium family of laser wavelengths in periodontics, including the removal of calculus.
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- Glenn van As
- Canyon Dental Clinic, 3167 Mountain Highway, North Vancouver, BC V7K 2H4, Canada.
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