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Comparative Study of the Ablation Rates of Er: YAG Laser Irradiation on Dentin and Enamel  

Kim, Kun-A (Department of Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, Busan National University)
Ahn, Yong-Woo (Department of Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, Busan National University)
Ko, Myung-Yun (Department of Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, Busan National University)
Park, June-Sang (Department of Oral Medicine, College of Dentistry, Busan National University)
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Journal of Oral Medicine and Pain / v.30, no.1, 2005 , pp. 131-140 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the ablation rate of Er: YAG laser irradiation on dentin and enamel and to observe the microscopic structures of cavities formed after ablation of enamel and dentin in using a bur and cavities formed after ablation using laser. Er:YAG laser irradiated at 200 mJ, 250mJ, 300mJ at the frequency of 20Hz, 15Hz. The following results were obtained : 1. The ablation rate of dentin groups at power of 3 W-6 W was about $1.103{\sim}2.639mm^3/sec$ and there were no significant differences between power of 4.5 W$\sim$6 W. 2. The ablation rate of enamel groups at power of 3 W-6 W was about $0.413{\sim}0.969mm^3/sec$ and there were no significant differences between power of 4 W$\sim$6 W. 3. With SEM examination of the cavity surface treated with the conventional high speed bur revealed relatively flat appearance almost covered with a debris like smear layer. 4. With SEM examination of the lased surface of dentin groups revealed no smear layer and no debris and openings of dentinal tubules were clearly opened. But the lased surfaces of the groups over 3 W were irregular and particles were loosely attached on it. 5. With SEM examination of the lased surface of enamel groups revealed severely destructed surface at the 6 W group and melting drop materials at the 3 W group. But the lased surface of 4 W group revealed clearly ablated surface. Therefore when cutting teeth using Er:YAG laser, the lasing power which can make effective ablation rate and minimize the thermal effect could be 3W at dentin and 4W at enamel. But, further studies and additional data collection will be necessary for appropriate lasing condition of Er:YAG laser.
Keywords
ablation rate; conventional high speed bur; Er:YAG laser; thermal effect;
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