title: A review of technology and safety aspects of erbium lasers in dentistry.
abstract: This article reviews aspects of the probable mechanisms used by erbium dental lasers for cutting dentine and enamel, describes key issues of the risk of temperature elevation and speed of cutting relative to conventional techniques and looks at issues concerned with the safety of lasers.
authors.affiliation: Clinical Physics and Bioengineering, Radiotherapy Centre, Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Clarkson
mesh_terms: D003762:Dental Instruments / Q000592:standards*; D004869:Equipment Safety; D004871:Erbium; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007834:Lasers / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D004871:Erbium