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Comparative Study
. 1996 Jun;14(2):31-5.

The effect of carbon dioxide laser on acid resistance of human tooth enamel: an evaluation by wet chemical analysis and scanning electron microscopy

A R Patel  1 , S G Damle
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Comparative Study

The effect of carbon dioxide laser on acid resistance of human tooth enamel: an evaluation by wet chemical analysis and scanning electron microscopy

A R Patel et al. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 1996 Jun.

Abstract

The use of the laser in improving acid resistance of tooth enamel has captured the imagination of most researchers. Man's susceptibility to dental caries presents itself as one of the most complicated problems to solve. The carbon dioxide laser at a wavelength of 10.6 microns is highly efficient for dental purposes as this wavelength is close to optimum absorption of dental enamel. A study was carried out using a pulsed carbon dioxide laser to find the effects of laser beam on human tooth enamel in an energy range of 2-20 J/cm2 at a pulse rate of 5 Hz. The effective resistance to acid was determined by wet chemical analysis whereas superficial changes seen on the surface were determined using the scanning electron microscope.

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