Frequency-doubled Alexandrite laser for use in periodontology: a scanning electron microscopic investigation

Peter Rechmann D.D.S.; Thomas Hennig

doi:10.1117/12.260666

3 December 1996 Frequency-doubled Alexandrite laser for use in periodontology: a scanning electron microscopic investigation

Peter Rechmann D.D.S., Thomas Hennig

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Proceedings Volume 2922, Laser Applications in Medicine and Dentistry; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.260666
Event: BiOS Europe '96, 1996, Vienna, Austria

Abstract

During prior studies it could be demonstrated that engaging a frequency double Alexandrite-laser allows a fast and strictly selective ablation of supra- and subgingival calculus. Furthermore, the removal of unstained microbial plaque was observed. First conclusions were drawn following light microscopic investigations on undecalcified sections of irradiated teeth. In the present study the cementum surface after irradiation with a frequency doubled Alexandrite-laser was observed by means of a scanning electron microscope. After irradiation sections of teeth were dried in alcohol and sputtered with gold. In comparison irradiated cementum surfaces of unerupted operatively removed wisdom teeth and tooth surfaces after the selective removal of calculus were investigated. A complete removal of calculus was observed as well as a remaining smooth surface of irradiated cementum.

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Peter Rechmann D.D.S. and Thomas Hennig "Frequency-doubled Alexandrite laser for use in periodontology: a scanning electron microscopic investigation", Proc. SPIE 2922, Laser Applications in Medicine and Dentistry, (3 December 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.260666

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