title: Argon laser irradiation in root surface caries: in vitro study examines laser's effects.
abstract: Recent research shows that laser irradiation can improve enamel's resistance to caries. This in vitro study examines the effects of argon laser irradiation on root surface caries. Treated surfaces seemed more resistant to an artificial caries medium than control surfaces.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community and Preventive Dentistry, Creighton University, School of Dentistry, Omaha 68178.
authors.forename: G H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Westerman
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Hicks
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Flaitz
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Blankenau
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Powell
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Berg
mesh_terms: D001128:Argon; D003739:Dental Cementum / Q000528:radiation effects*; D003804:Dentin / Q000528:radiation effects; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D053685:Laser Therapy; D017213:Root Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017001:Tooth Demineralization / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D001128:Argon