Can Er:YAG laser be an alternative to conventional methods for repairing composite resins?

• Published in: Cumhuriyet Dental Journal Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 125 - 132
• Main Authors: Eren, Digdem, Bektaş, Özden Özel, Siso, Şeyda Hergüner
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Cumhuriyet University 01.05.2013
• Subjects: composite resin; er:yag laser; micro-shear; repair bond strength

Abstract Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of four different surface treatments on the repair bond strength of aged composite resin by employing the micro-shear test. Materials and Method: Forty-eight composite blocks were prepared. All samples were thermocycled for 1000 cyc...