title: [Tooth sterilization using CO2 laser radiation].
abstract: This study shows that when healthy or decayed teeth are irradiated using a CO2 laser beam, sterilization of the radiated area occurs. Optimum laser power and exposition time required for this process to occur are given.
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authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Aboites
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authors.lastname: Días
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Marrufo
mesh_terms: D003731:Dental Caries / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D014070:Tooth / Q000528:radiation effects*
vernacular_title: Esterilización dental a través de radiación con láser de CO2.