Numerical analysis of the thermochemical tooth damage induced by laser radiation.
A numerical model is developed to predict zones of thermochemical tooth damage induced by laser radiation. Particular attention is devoted to pulp denaturation, enamel fracture and caries sterilization treatment dependence on laser energy and other beam parameters.
D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008954:Models, Biological; D014082:Tooth Fractures / Q000209:etiology*