科研之友
微信
新浪微博
Facebook
分享链接
摘要
Objective: The primary objective of this study was to compare the dentin ablation volume and ablation rate of quantum square pulse (QSP), using two different pulse energy settings plus a new digitally controlled dental laser handpiece (X-Runner), with those of variable square pulse (VSP), using three different pulse durations. The secondary objective was to examine, by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the surface effects of ablation with the different Er:YAG laser modes on the dentin surfaces. Background data: The available literature has limited data on the efficiency of different operating modes, pulse durations, and the new digitally controlled handpiece of the Er:YAG laser on human dentin. Materials and methods: Freshly extracted human molars (n=72) were divided into two experimental groups (n=36 each): (1) QSP group, and (2) VSP group. Each group was randomly divided into three subgroups (n=12 each). In the QSP group, preparations in dentin were performed using 250 and 500mJ of pulse energy with the conventional handpiece, and with the X-Runner handpiece set at 250mJ pulse energy. In the VSP group, cavity preparations were performed using three pulse variables: super short pulse (SSP), micro short pulse (MSP), and short pulse (SP). Cavity preparations were made in dentin at time intervals of 1, 2, and 5sec. A laser triangulation profilometer was used to determine cavity volumes. Surface analysis of the ablated dentin specimens was performed by SEM. Results: For time intervals of 1 and 2sec, ablated volume and ablation rate for QSP-500mJ were significantly higher than for all other groups (p<0.0001). For the 5-sec time interval, X-Runner and QSP-500mJ were the most efficient in dentin ablation (p<0.0001). Dentin surfaces were free of smear layer in all groups. Conclusions: The most efficient modes of dentin ablation in the study were the QSP-500mJ and X-Runner groups. Dentin surfaces were free of smear layer in all groups.
- 出版日期2016-5
