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Shear bond, wettability and AFM evaluations on CO2 laser-irradiated CAD/CAM ceramic surfaces
The purpose of this study is to determine the CO2 laser irradiation in comparison with sandblasting (Sb), hydrofluoric acid (Hf) and silane coupling agent (Si) on shear bond strength (SBS), roughness (Rg) and wet...
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Erratum to: Advantages of new technologies in oral mucosal surgery: an intraoperative comparison among Nd:YAG laser, quantic molecular resonance scalpel, and cold blade
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Different laser wavelengths comparison in the second-stage implant surgery: an ex vivo study
The implant surgery consists of two distinct techniques, the transmucosal, also known as “one-stage” and the “two-stage” technique. Lasers represent a possible aid in implant dentistry, especially in the two-s...
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Effects of 915 nm GaAs diode laser on mitochondria of human dermal fibroblasts: analysis with confocal microscopy
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is widely used in tissue regeneration and pain therapy. Mitochondria are supposed to be one of the main cellular targets, due to the presence of cytochrome C oxidase as photo-acc...
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Er:YAG 2,940-nm laser fiber in endodontic treatment: a help in removing smear layer
Cleaning and disinfection of the root canal system are some of the most important goals in endodontic therapy. The aim of this preliminary study is to assess the effectiveness of Er:YAG laser fiber in removing...
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In vitro bactericidal effect of Nd:YAG laser on Actinomyces israelii
A bactericidal effect has been reported by the use of near-infrared laser light on both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Nd:YAG laser on Actinomyces is...
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Laser-assisted surgery with different wavelengths: a preliminary ex vivo study on thermal increase and histological evaluation
Since the introduction of laser in clinical practice, different wavelengths have been used for oral surgery on the basis of the different characteristics and affinities of each one. The aim of this study was a...
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Patient responses to Er:YAG laser when used for conservative dentistry
The utilization of laser technology in conservative dentistry offers several advantages compared with traditional instruments, but one of the still unsolved problems is the difficulty in describing and explain...
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Intraoral laser welding: ultrastructural and mechanical analysis to compare laboratory laser and dental laser
The Nd:YAG laser has been used since 1970 in dental laboratories to weld metals on dental prostheses. Recently in several clinical cases, we have suggested that the Nd:YAG laser device commonly utilized in the...
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Nd:YAG laser versus traditional scalpel. A preliminary histological analysis of specimens from the human oral mucosa
Hyperplastic fibro-epithelial lesions are the most common tumor-like swellings in the mouth. The neodymium yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) laser appears to be useful for the surgical treatment of these lesio...
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Intraoral metal laser welding: a case report
The possibility of laser welding of dental prostheses offers great advantages: first, the operator has the possibility of welding on the master model, which decreases the number of passages and thus the possib...
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Surgical approach with Er:YAG laser on osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) in patients under bisphosphonate therapy (BPT)
Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in patients on long-term bisphosphonate Therapy (BPT) has been reported with increasing frequency in literature over the past 4 years. Therapy for this condition is still a dilem...
