Effect of Q-switched pulses exposure on morphology, hydroxyapatite composition, and microhardness properties of human enamel
Ablation of healthy human enamel is demonstrated using a 8 ns pulses at wavelength of 1064 nm and 10Hz repetition rate from a Q -switched Nd:YAG laser. The ablation result shows that an enhanced structuring quality in comparison with non- Q -switched pulse exposure. The material removal remains loca...
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Laser Institute of America
2011
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/19864/ https://doi.org/10.2351/1.3597832 |
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| Institution: | Universiti Malaya |
| Summary: | Ablation of healthy human enamel is demonstrated using a 8 ns pulses at wavelength of 1064 nm and 10Hz repetition rate from a Q -switched Nd:YAG laser. The ablation result shows that an enhanced structuring quality in comparison with non- Q -switched pulse exposure. The material removal remains localized in the area of the laser spot with no signs of collateral damage and cracks observed. As a comparison, exposure to longer pulses of 120 μs from non- Q -switched Nd:YAG laser increases the composition of hydroxyapatite as well as microhardness property of enamel, which produces a side effect of surface dehydration and crack. This study suggests that the application of Q -switched Nd:YAG laser as contactless drills in dentistry should be regarded as an alternative to the classical mechanical technique to improve the quality of the tooth treatment. |
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