New technologies in dentistry

Fatima A. A. Zanin D.D.S.; Aldo Brugnera Jr.; Jesus Djalma Pecora D.D.S.

doi:10.1117/12.348339

19 May 1999 New technologies in dentistry

Fatima A. A. Zanin D.D.S., Aldo Brugnera Jr., Jesus Djalma Pecora D.D.S.

Proceedings Volume 3593, Lasers in Dentistry V; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.348339
Event: BiOS '99 International Biomedical Optics Symposium, 1999, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

The technology in dentistry has been developed significantly lately, increasing the technological level of new materials, methods and equipment have been developed. Undoubtedly the CO₂ laser has contributed to this evolution particular to the treatment of the infected dentin. CO₂ laser can sterilize and promote increase 6 to 8 times of dentin resistance, through the transformation the hydroxyapatite in calcium-phosphato-hydroxyapatite. We can reassure our patients about the use of pulsed CO₂ laser due to better preservation of dental structure and its benefits permitting advanced esthetic treatments. The CEREC system, registers a tri-dimensional image of the preparation through a scan system, and sends it to the computer and the operator will edit the restorations so the equipment will finish porcelain restoration. The authors used a new laser 650 nm for caries detection and the other low lever laser (670 nm and 730 nm) considered an auxiliary method to prevent and treat the hypersensitivity in dentin.

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Fatima A. A. Zanin D.D.S., Aldo Brugnera Jr., and Jesus Djalma Pecora D.D.S. "New technologies in dentistry", Proc. SPIE 3593, Lasers in Dentistry V, (19 May 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.348339

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