Use of carbon dioxide lasers in dentistry

Luk, Kenneth; Zhao, Irene Shuping; Gutknecht, Norbert; Chu, Chun Hung

doi:10.1007/s41547-018-0047-y

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“…It's also used in the excision of premalignant lesions, biopsy, Hemi glossectomy, and macrovascular/ microneural diseases. [32][33][34] In a research article, the use of CO 2 Lasers was reported to be destructive as it causes loss of the odontoblastic layer of dentin. 35 Commercially used Lasers:…”

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Application and Research Progress of Laser in Periodontal Disease

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“…15 Compared with 9,300 nm or 9,600 nm carbon dioxide lasers, a 10,600 nm carbon dioxide laser requires more incident energy for a similar inhibition effect. 5 In addition, the pulp chamber temperature can increase 10°C at similar incident energy, which is detrimental to the dentine-pulp complex. 16 Studies demonstrated that air or water aerosol spray could efficiently reduce the heat accumulation by laser.…”

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“…It allows a bloodless surgical procedure and reduces post-operative discomfort in dental soft tissue surgery. 5 However, a 10,600 nm carbon dioxide laser has significantly lower absorption coefficients to hydroxyapatite than 9,300 nm or 9,600 nm wavelength. 6 , 7 A 9,300 nm or 9,600 nm carbon dioxide laser is a desirable tool for application in dental hard tissues.…”

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Effects of 9,300 nm Carbon Dioxide Laser on Dental Hard Tissue: A Concise Review

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A carbon dioxide laser at 9,300 nm has a high absorption affinity for water and a shallow depth of penetration. It can be used for soft tissue surgery and hemostasis. Besides, it matches well with the absorption characteristic of hydroxyapatite in enamel and dentine. Therefore, the laser possesses a great ability for energy transfer to dental hard tissues. It has a low risk of thermo-damage to the dentine–pulp complex because it has a shallow depth of heat absorption. Hence, the laser is safe for dental hard tissue preparation. A carbon dioxide laser at 9,300 nm can effectively alter the chemical structure of teeth. It increases the ratio of calcium to phosphorus and converts the carbonated hydroxyapatite to the purer hydroxyapatite of enamel and dentine. It can alter the surface morphology of a tooth through surface melting, fusion, and ablation of dentine and enamel. At higher power, it removes caries lesions. It can enhance the success of restoration by increasing the bond strength of dental adhesives to the dentine and enamel. A carbon dioxide laser at 9,300 nm can also be used with fluoride for caries prevention. The advancement of technology allows the laser to be delivered in very short pulse durations and high repetition rates (frequency). Consequently, the laser can now be used with high peak power. The objective of this review is to discuss the effects and potential use of a 9,300 nm carbon dioxide laser on dental hard tissue.

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“…Compared with lasers at other wavelengths, such as argon lasers or neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) lasers, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) lasers have a higher absorption coefficient to enamel. Therefore, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) lasers may be a promising treatment for the prevention of caries [13]. CO 2 lasers have been found to increase the enamel's acid resistance to caries [14].…”

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Effects of Treatment Combining 9300 nm Carbon Dioxide Lasers and Fluoride on Prevention of Enamel Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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The objective of this study is to conduct a systematic review of the literatures on the effect of treatment combining 9300 nm carbon dioxide (CO2) lasers and fluoride on prevention of enamel caries. A literature search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The keywords were ((9300 nm) OR (9.3 µm) OR (carbon dioxide laser) OR (carbon dioxide lasers) OR (CO2 laser) OR (CO2 lasers)) AND ((fluoride) OR (fluorides)) AND ((dental caries) OR (caries) OR (remineralization) OR (remineralization) OR (demineralization) OR (demineralization)). Meta-analysis was performed to compare the change in mineral content by laser irradiation and fluoride treatment (F + L) with that of fluoride treatment (F) and laser treatment (L). The search identified 946 potential publications and five laboratory studies using a chemical model for cariogenic challenge and determining mineral loss of the enamel were included in this review. Meta-analysis comparing F + L with L on enamel showed a standard mean difference of −1.58 (CI: −2.13, −1.03). Meta-analysis comparing F + L with F on enamel showed a standard mean difference of −1.84 (CI: −2.30, −1.39), with low heterogeneity (I2 = 49%, p = 0.04). In conclusion, F + L was better than L and F in preventing enamel demineralization.

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Use of carbon dioxide lasers in dentistry

Cited by 23 publications

References 36 publications

Application and Research Progress of Laser in Periodontal Disease

Application and Research Progress of Laser in Periodontal Disease

Effects of 9,300 nm Carbon Dioxide Laser on Dental Hard Tissue: A Concise Review

Effects of Treatment Combining 9300 nm Carbon Dioxide Lasers and Fluoride on Prevention of Enamel Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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