CO2, Er: YAG and Nd:YAG lasers in endodontic surgery

• Published in: Journal of applied oral science Vol. 17; no. 6; pp. 596 - 599
• Main Authors: Pozza, Daniel Humberto, Fregapani, Patrícia Wehmeyer, Xavier, Cristina Braga, Weber, João Batista Blessmann, Oliveira, Marília Gerhardt de
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bauru Faculdade de Odontologia de Bauru da Universidade de São Paulo 01.12.2009; Faculdade De Odontologia De Bauru - USP; University of São Paulo
• Subjects: Apicoectomy; Dental leakage; DENTISTRY, ORAL SURGERY & MEDICINE; Lasers; Original; Seepage; Tooth apex; Ultrasonics; Seepage; Tooth apex; Dental leakage; Apicoectomy; Lasers; Ultrasonics

OBJECTIVES: CO2, Er:YAG and Nd:YAG lasers have been used in endodontic surgery. This in vitro study evaluated 1% Rhodamine B dye penetration using computer-assisted morphometry (ImageTool Software®) of 108 endodontically treated human permanent canines. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Teeth were divided into...