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Effect of Two Kinds of Er:YAG Laser Systems on Root Surface in Comparison to Ultrasonic Scaling: An <i>in Vitro</i> Study

Alicia Herrero, Ana Isabel García‐Kass, Clara Gómez, Mariano Sanz, Juan Antonio García‐Nuñez

Photomedicine and Laser Surgery · 2009 · 21 citations · 29 references

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Abstract

The capacity of the Er:YAG laser to remove calculus is comparable to US. Laser prototypes with feedback control allow a selective removal of calculus without any modification of the root surface.

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In vivo and in vitro effects of an Er:YAG laser, a GaAlAs diode laser, and scaling and root planing on periodontally diseased root surfaces: A comparative histologic study

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Effect of Er:YAG and Diode Laser Irradiation on the Root Surface: Morphological and Thermal Analysis

Letícia Helena Theodoro, Patrícia Haypek, Luciano Bachmann et al. · Journal of Periodontology · 2003 · 254 citations

In Vitro Studies on Laser Scaling of Subgingival Calculus With an Erbium:YAG Laser

Akira Aoki, Hisashi Watanabe, Isao Ishikawa · Journal of Periodontology · 1994 · 240 citations

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<i>In vitro</i> evaluation of Er:YAG laser scaling of subgingival calculus in comparison with ultrasonic scaling

Akira Aoki, Mako Miura, Fumihiko Akiyama et al. · Journal of Periodontal Research · 2000 · 157 citations