title: The Nd:YAG laser in caries removal.
abstract: This paper shows how a laser can be used in the various stages of caries removal prior to the placement of a glass-ionomer restoration. In the future the laser may prove to be a valuable tool in enabling the dentist to perform surgical procedures with maximum comfort to the patient.
authors.affiliation: Fairfield General Hospital, Bury, Lancashire.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bassi
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chawla
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D000766:Anesthesia, Dental / Q000379:methods; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003804:Dentin / Q000528:radiation effects; D003807:Dentin Sensitivity / Q000517:prevention & control; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements