title: A thermographic study of heat distribution during ultra-speed cavity preparation.
abstract: Thermography was employed to determine the pattern of heat generation, distribution and dissipation during ultra-high speed cavity preparation. Results indicate an increase in intrapulpal temperature during cutting procedures. No significant differences in the cooling effectiveness between air-water spray and air alone were found. Thermography appears to be an effective research tool for determining thermal changes.
mesh_terms: D000388:Air; D003626:Data Display; D003755:Dental High-Speed Technique; D003782:Dental Pulp / Q000502:physiology*; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D013696:Temperature; D013817:Thermography / Q000295:instrumentation; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D014867:Water