A Review of Technology and Safety Aspects of Erbium Lasers in Dentistry

From Volume 28, Issue 6, July 2001 | Pages 298-302

Authors

Douglas McGregor Clarkson

BSc, MPhil

Development and Quality Manager, Clinical Physics and Bioengineering, Radiotherapy Centre, Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry

Articles by Douglas McGregor Clarkson

Abstract

This article reviews aspects of the probable mechanisms used by erbium dental lasers for cutting dentine and enamel, describes key issues of the risk of temperature elevation and speed of cutting relative to conventional techniques and looks at issues concerned with the safety of lasers.

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