title: Preliminary investigations on the utility of an erbium, chromium YSGG laser.
abstract: A variety of laser systems are under investigation as potential tools in dentistry. Most of these systems have been shown to be efficacious for soft tissue surgery of the mucous membranes; however, cutting bone and dental hard tissues has only recently been possible. In this report from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry, a review of laser applications in dentistry is discussed. The utility of a new laser system using an erbium YSGG medium with air water spray to cut soft tissues, bone, enamel and dentin is under investigation and preliminary research findings are presented.
authors.affiliation: Section of Diagnostic Sciences and Orofacial Pain, UCLA School of Dentistry 90095, USA.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Eversole
authors.forename: I M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Rizoiu
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002857:Chromium; D004871:Erbium; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005708:Gallium; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D007834:Lasers; D011817:Rabbits; D012538:Scandium; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D014945:Wound Healing; D015019:Yttrium
chemical_list: D002857:Chromium; D015019:Yttrium; D004871:Erbium; D005708:Gallium; D012538:Scandium