Factors affecting the antibacterial effects of Nd : YAG laser in vivo

Meral G., Tasar F., Kocagoz S., Sener C.

LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE, vol.32, no.3, pp.197-202, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/lsm.10128
  • Journal Name: LASERS IN SURGERY AND MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.197-202
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background and Objectives: One of the main advantages of laser surgery is it's bactericidal effect which reduces the risk of postoperative infections. Several study designs have been set to investigate this effect. Aim of this study was to research if the bactericidal effect of laser tool was affected from several factors in vitro studies.