title: Composite resin bond strength to primary dentin prepared with Er, Cr:YSSG laser.
abstract: This in vitro study evaluated the shear bond strength of a hybrid composite resin bonded to primary dentin prepared with an Er, Cr:YSGG hydrokinetic laser compared to conventional bur prepared primary dentin. The results suggest that primary dentin surfaces treated with the Er, Cr:YSGG laser, with or without etching, may provide comparable or increased composite resin bond strengths depending upon bonding agent used.
authors.affiliation: Division of Advanced Prosthodontics, Biomaterials, and Hospital Dentistry, University of California at Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, CA 90095-1668, USA. ericsung@ucla.edu
authors.forename: Eric C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Sung
authors.forename: Torin
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Chenard
authors.forename: Angelo A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Caputo
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amodeo
authors.forename: Evelyn M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.forename: Ioana M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Rizoiu
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D000535:Aluminum / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D011140:Polyurethanes / Q000737:chemistry*; D033081:Shear Strength; D015019:Yttrium / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; C029012:Composite Dental Resin; D003188:Composite Resins; D011140:Polyurethanes; C503779:yttrium-aluminum-garnet; D015019:Yttrium; D000535:Aluminum