Ablation Precision and Thermal Effects of a Picosecond Infrared Laser (PIRL) on Roots of Human Teeth: A Pilot Study Ex Vivo

Conclusion: Defined areas of the tooth root may be treated using the PIRL. For clinical translation, it would be necessary to improve beam delivery to facilitate beam steering for the intended oral application (e.g. by using a fiber) and identify optimal repetition rates/scan speeds combined with cooling techniques to minimize accumulated heat within ablation cavities.

Source: In Vivo - August 30, 2020 Category: Research Authors: FRIEDRICH, R. E., QUADE, M., JOWETT, N., KROETZ, P., AMLING, M., KOHLRUSCH, F. K., ZUSTIN, J., GOSAU, M., SCHLUTER, H., MILLER, R. J. D. Tags: Experimental Studies Source Type: research