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Erschienen in: Lasers in Medical Science 2/2018

23.10.2017 | Original Article

Dispersion of near-infrared laser energy through radicular dentine when using plain or conical tips

verfasst von: Christine Yi Jia Teo, Roy George, Laurence J. Walsh

Erschienen in: Lasers in Medical Science | Ausgabe 2/2018

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of tip design on patterns of laser energy dispersion through the dentine of tooth roots when using near-infrared diode lasers. Diode laser emissions of 810 or 940 nm were used in combination with optical fiber tips with either conventional plain ends or conical ends, to irradiate tooth roots of oval or round cross-sectional shapes. The lasers were operated in continuous wave mode at 0.5 W for 5 s with the distal end of the fiber tip placed in the apical or coronal third of the root canal at preset positions. Laser light exiting through the roots and apical foramen was imaged, and the extent of lateral spread calculated. There was a significant difference in infrared light exiting the root canal apex between plain and conical fiber tips for both laser wavelengths, with more forward transmission of laser energy through the apex for plain tips. For both laser wavelengths, there were no significant differences in emission patterns when the variable of canal shape was used and all other variables were kept the same (plain vs conical tip, tip position). To ensure optimal treatment effect and to prevent the risks of inadvertent laser effects on the adjacent periapical tissues, it is important to have a good understanding of laser transmission characteristics of the root canal and root dentine. Importantly, it is also essential to understand transmission characteristics of plain and conical fibers tips.
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Metadaten
Titel
Dispersion of near-infrared laser energy through radicular dentine when using plain or conical tips
verfasst von
Christine Yi Jia Teo
Roy George
Laurence J. Walsh
Publikationsdatum
23.10.2017
Verlag
Springer London
Erschienen in
Lasers in Medical Science / Ausgabe 2/2018
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Elektronische ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-017-2352-1

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