Laser reflectance: hazard in the dental operatory.
Reflected CO2 laser light (10 W) is a hazard to oral and surrounding tissues at distances up to 7.0 cm from the focal point. We advise the use of low-reflective instruments and protective shielding during laser treatment.
Neiburger
E J
EJ
Andent Research Foundation, Waukegan, Illinois.
Miserendino
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D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D003762:Dental Instruments; D004867:Equipment Design; D006358:Hot Temperature; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects; D055095:Optics and Photonics
D002245:Carbon Dioxide