Er,Cr : YSGG laser pretreatment of primary teeth for bonded fissure sealant application: A quantitative microleakage study

CEHRELI S. B., Gungor H. C., Karabulut E.

JOURNAL OF ADHESIVE DENTISTRY, vol.8, no.6, pp.381-386, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF ADHESIVE DENTISTRY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.381-386
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Laser pretreatment of dental hard tissues prior to preventive or restorative procedures has been a subject of research. Unground primary enamel bears a prismless superficial layer which is known to be acid resistant. This in vitro study was conducted in order to evaluate the potential use of Er,Cr:YSGG laser in the pretreatment of occlusal surfaces of primary teeth prior to bonded fissure sealant application.