A rationale for the use of Erbium.YAG lasers in endodontic therapy

Robert A. Convissar D.D.S.

doi:10.1117/12.584423

10 September 2004 A rationale for the use of Erbium.YAG lasers in endodontic therapy

Robert A. Convissar D.D.S.

Proceedings Volume 5610, Laser Florence 2003: A Window on the Laser Medicine World; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.584423
Event: Laser Florence 2003: A Window on the Laser Medicine World, 2003, Florence, Italy

Abstract

Since the introduction of lasers to dentistry, dentists have been intrigued with the idea of placing laser energy into an infected root canal with the goal of removing the bacteria and infected tissue, and sterilizing the root canal system. This paper will discuss the bacterial origin of endodontic infections, and describe the use of the Er.YAG laser to remove bacteria, prepare the canal walls, and aid in the creation of a superior seal of the root canal system.

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Robert A. Convissar D.D.S. "A rationale for the use of Erbium.YAG lasers in endodontic therapy", Proc. SPIE 5610, Laser Florence 2003: A Window on the Laser Medicine World, (10 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.584423

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