Comparative Evaluation of Antimicrobial Effects of Er:YAG, Diode, and CO2 Lasers on Titanium Discs: An Experimental Study

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Tosun E., Tasar F., Strauss R., Kivanc D., ÜNGÖR C.

JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.70, no.5, pp.1064-1069, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 70 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2012
• Doi Number: 10.1016/j.joms.2011.11.021
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.1064-1069
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: This study examined carbon dioxide (CO2; 10,600 nm), diode (808 nm), and erbium (Er): yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG; 2,940 nm) laser applications on Staphylococcus aureus contaminated, sandblasted, large-grit, acid-etched surface titanium discs and performed a comparative evaluation of the obtained bactericidal effects and the applicability of these effects in clinical practice.