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Abstract
The effectiveness of a pulsed infrared Er:YAG laser beam at a wavelength of 2.94 micron in removing hard tooth structure was studied. The defects produced by the laser beam were evaluated quantitatively and morphologically as a function of energy and pulse frequency. The use of this instrument allows the efficient removal of enamel and dentin while sparing the surrounding tissues.Mesh:
Year: 1989 PMID: 2639063
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dtsch Zahnarztl Z ISSN: 0012-1029