Use of the Er:YAG Laser in Conservative Dentistry: Evaluation of the Microbial Population in Carious Lesions

Use of the Er:YAG Laser in Conservative Dentistry: Evaluation of the Microbial Population in Carious Lesions

The aim of this study is to investigate the Erbium:Yttrio-Aluminum-Granate (Er:YAG) laser photothermal and mechanical effects on cariogenic species concentration and on the microbial load composition of therapeutic cavities, in order to evaluate the possible micro-organisms reduction and make a comp...

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Main Authors: Chiara Valenti, Stefano Pagano, Silvia Bozza, Enrico Ciurnella, Giuseppe Lomurno, Benito Capobianco, Maddalena Coniglio, Stefano Cianetti, Lorella Marinucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
Er:YAG laser
conservative dentistry
oral microbiome
cariogenic species
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/9/2387

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