Tubule-occluding effect of desensitizing laser treatment on prepared dentin surfaces: An environmental SEM study
International Journal of Prosthodontics, cilt.19, sa.1, ss.37-39, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2006
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Prosthodontics
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.37-39
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Purpose: The purpose of this in vitro study was to demonstrate the dentinal tubule-occluding effect of desensitizing laser treatment on dentin surfaces using environmental scanning electron microscopy (E-SEM). Materials and Methods: Ground dentin surfaces were divided into 5 areas. Each area received a different mode of laser irradiation (low potency [LP] versus high potency [HP] and short time [ST] versus long time [LT]). Lased dentin surfaces were viewed and graded under E-SEM at ×5,000 magnification. Results: The tubule closure rates of 4 different irradiation modes were as follows: LP/LT (74%) > HP/ST (70%) > LP/ST (51%) > HP/LT (46%) > control (6%). Conclusion: It was demonstrated that desensitizing laser application was an efficient treatment option for the occlusion of dentinal tubule apertures.