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  • Title: In vitro studies on laser scaling of subgingival calculus with an erbium:YAG laser.
    Author: Aoki A, Ando Y, Watanabe H, Ishikawa I.
    Journal: J Periodontol; 1994 Dec; 65(12):1097-106. PubMed ID: 7877081.
    Abstract:
    The effectiveness of a newly-developed Er:YAG laser with a fiber delivery system to remove subgingival calculus was examined in vitro. Fifty-three (53) periodontally-involved human extracted teeth with a band of subgingival calculus were used. Two experiments were conducted: in experiment 1, laser scaling was performed with water irrigation on a straight line and on a broad area, against the subgingival calculus at the energy levels of 10 to 120 mJ/pulse (3.5 to 42.4 J/cm2/pulse) and the pulse repetition rate of 10 pps. The morphological changes of the laser-scaled site were observed by SEM, and the efficiency of laser scaling was determined. In experiment 2, laser scaling was performed with and without water irrigation at 30 mJ/pulse and 10 pps. The morphological changes, the efficiencies, and temperature changes with and without water irrigation were compared. The pulsed Er:YAG laser used with water irrigation was able to remove the subgingival calculus from the tooth root effectively at the energy level of about 30 mJ/pulse (energy density: 10.6 J/cm2/pulse) and 10 pps, under in vitro conditions. Ablation of the tooth substance on laser scaling was generally observed within the cementum. There was little increase in temperature on the root surface during laser scaling. This study suggests the potential for the clinical application of the Er:YAG laser in subgingival scaling.
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