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| State of the Art in Lasers for Dentistry |
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| Lasers have been used in dentistry since 1964. The idea was to be able to treat both soft tissues and hard tissues, including bone, without direct contact, vibrations and pain. Since the early 90’s lasers have been applied in a wide variety of dental application areas. In this paper Prof. dr. Norbert Gutknecht, President of the German Society for Laser Dentistry (DGL), provides an overview, discusses laser applications and presents possible uses of lasers in various dental application areas. |
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2008_3_state_art_laser_dentistry_profgutknecht.pdf |
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| Lasers in Endodontics |
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| This paper describes and discusses the use of the Nd:YAG and diode lasers in endodontics. Clinical studies clearly show advantages of laser treatments over currently-used conventional methods and techniques. The most important advantages are improved disinfection efficacy, more effective root canal cleaning, reduction of permeability, reduction of micro-leakage, and elimination of the need to use toxic solvents. |
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2008_4_laser_endodontics_profgutknecht.pdf |
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| Dental laser drilling: Achieving optimum ablation with the latest |
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The erbium (Er:YAG) laser has been recognized as the dental laser of choice for effective, precise and minimally invasive ablation of hard dental tissues. Of all infrared lasers, the erbium laser wavelength of 2.94 3m has the highest absorption in water and hydroxyapatite (see Fig.
1) and is thus optimal for cold ‘optical drilling’ of enamel, dentin and composite fillings. |
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LH_Academy_2007_7_Dental_laser_drilling_optimum_ablation.pdf |
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| Dental Laser Drilling: State of the Art with the Latest Generation of Variable Square Pulse Erbium Dental Laser Systems |
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| Background and Objectives: The most recent technological breakthroughs incorporated in the latest generation of Variable Square Pulse (VSP) Er:YAG dental lasers involve two additional features: SSP (Super Short Pulse) mode for extremely fine and minimally invasive laser ablation; and MAX mode for maximum optical drilling speeds. |
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LH_Academy_2007_6_Dental_laser_drilling_VSP_Er.pdf |
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| Tetracyclines and tooth discoloration: Centri Laser di Odontoiatria e Dermatologia (Italia) / University of Nice Sophia Antipolis ( France) |
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The aim of this clinical study is to evaluate the capability of two different laser wavelengths to
activate the whitening chemicals in bleaching treatment of tooth discoloration due to tetracycline . |
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poster_tetracyclines_Nd_Bonetti_ISLD_06.pdf |
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| Rotary instruments vs Er:YAG laser and Class V cavities: - University of Nice Sophia Antipolis ( France) / Centri Laser di Odontoiatria e Dermatologia (Italia) |
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The aim of this clinical observation was to evaluate the time consumed, the patient
comfort and the aesthetical result of two methods used to prepare Class V cavities on the same
patient (bur preparation [teeth 34,35] versus Er:Yag laser preparation [tooth 44]). |
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poster_rotary_vs_Er_Massa_ISLD_06.pdf |
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| Splinting Of Periodontally Involved Teeth : Enamel Treatment Using Er:Yag Laser - University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France |
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Tooth mobility has been described as an important clinical parameter in predicting
periodontal therapy prognosis. For this reason and for patient comfort, splinting has been
recommended therapy to stabilize teeth. This technique is the most conservative technique
possible. Splint allows at least temporary immobilization of the mobile treated tooth to obtain osseous regeneration but especially restoration of epithelial attachment while
eliminating occlusal parafunctions. |
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poster_periodontics_Er_Toussaint_ISLD_06.pdf |
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| Laser Assisted Non Vital Tooth Whitening In One Step: Comparison Of Two Wavelengths - Sophia Antipolis- Facultè d’ Odontologie (France) / Centri Laser di Odontoiatria e Dermatologia (Italia) |
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To evaluate the bleaching efficiency of two different wavelengths (diode 808nm; Nd-YAG 1064 nm) on non vital dyschromic teeth (single
session) . |
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poster_la_non_vital_tooth_whitening_Marcato_ISLD_06.pdf |
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| Er:YAG laser soft tissue remodeling - Centri Laser di Odontoiatria e Dermatologia (Italia) / Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis (France) |
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| The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate the ability of an Er:YAG laser (2940nm) light in remodeling hypertrophic soft tissues. |
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poster_Er_soft_tissue_remodeling__Florio_ISLD_06.pdf |
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| Er:YAG laser in minimal-invasive dentistry. A clinical study. - University of Nice Sophia Antipolis ( France) |
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The aim of these clinical evaluations was to assess the ability of an Er:YAG laser in micro-invasive dentistry treatment steps (children’s
permanent teeth) .
Observations regard:-
- discoloration treatments ( tooth bleaching)
- micro-invasive treatments (tunnels and Class I, III, IV cavities)
-pit and fissure sealants, |
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poster_Er_minimal_invasive_Brancati_ISLD_06.pdf |
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| Er:YAG laser and orthodontic surgery: gingivectomy and surgical - Univeristy of Nice Sophia Antipolis , France |
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The aim of this study was to compare two different techniques (blade technique versus laser) during two different orthodontic steps:
• surgical exposure of an impacted tooth;
• gingivectomy. |
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poster_Er_and_orthodontic_surgery_Borrelli_ISLD_06.pdf |
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| Laser Applications in Endodontic Practice - University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France |
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| The aim of this study was to clinically demonstrate the interest of various wavelenghts in endodontic practice: orthograde and retrograde treatments then cicatrisation. |
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poster_endodontics_Toussaint_ISLD_06.pdf |
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| Dental laser drilling: Achieving optimum ablation with the second generation Fidelis laser systems |
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| The latest technological breakthroughs that have been incorporated into the second generation of Fidelis dental lasers (Fidelis Plus II and Fidelis Er II)3 are: the SSP (Super Short Pulse) mode4 for extremely fine and minimally invasive laser ablation; and the MAX mode for maximum optical drilling speeds - faster that those obtained by mechanical burs. |
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IDS_Max_mode_white_paper_2005_05.pdf |
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| Dental Laser Drilling: State of the Art with the Second Generation of |
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| The latest technological breakthroughs incorporated in the second-generation of Variable Square Pulse (VSP) erbium dental lasers involve two additional features: the SSP (Super Short Pulse) mode for extremely fine and minimally invasive laser ablation |
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Dentistry_VSPErYAG_Esola05.pdf |
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| Dental Laser Drilling - Test Paper |
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State of the Art with the Second Generation of
Variable Square Pulse Erbium Dental Laser Systems.
Matjaz Lukaca, Marko Marinceka, Ladislav Gradb, Zelimir BožiÄ?c a Research Associate, Institute Jozef Stefan, Ljubljana, Slovenia
b Research Associate, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, |
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Dentistry_VSPErYAG_Esola05.pdf |
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