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Ultrastructural analysis of radicular dentine surface submitted to CO2 laser at different parameters.
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Microscopy research and technique [Microsc Res Tech] 2009 Oct; Vol. 72 (10), pp. 737-43. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Background: There are no reported studies comparing different parameter settings of the CO(2) laser and irradiation direction considering their effect on the morphology of radicular dentine surface.<br />Purpose: To evaluate the alterations of radicular dentine (cervical, middle, and apical thirds) irradiated with CO(2) laser at different potencies and irradiation directions.<br />Study Design: Roots of 35 canines were prepared and randomly distributed according to the laser potency: GI: no laser treatment (control) (n = 5); GII, 2 W (n = 10); GIII: 4 W (n = 10); GIV: 6 W (n = 10). Each group (excepting GI) was divided in two subgroups according to the irradiation distance (n = 5): (A) parallel and (B) perpendicular to the root canal walls. The roots were splited longitudinally and analyzed by scanning electron microscopy in a qualiquatitative way. The scores were submitted to Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's tests.<br />Results: No significant statistical differences were observed among root canal thirds (P > 0.05). The specimens irradiated with 2 W were statistically different (P < 0.05) from those irradiated with 4 and 6 W, which were statistically similar between themselves (P > 0.05). With 2, 4, and 6 W at in parallel irradiation and 2 W in perpendicular direction, the surface showed a fissured aspect. With 4 W in perpendicular direction and 6 W in parallel and perpendicular direction, surface was modified by laser action and exhibited fused areas.<br />Conclusions: The intensity of the effects is dependent on the laser-irradiation dosimetries. Alterations were more intense when higher parameters were used.
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1097-0029
- Volume :
- 72
- Issue :
- 10
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Microscopy research and technique
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19378343
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jemt.20723