Concepedia

Antimicrobial effects of 2.94 μm Er:YAG laser radiation on root surfaces: an in vitro study

Matthias Folwaczny, Albert Mehl, Hans Aggstaller, Reinhard Hickel

Journal Of Clinical Periodontology · 2002 · 112 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

Besides the selective removal of plaque and calculus, the 2.94 microm Er:YAG laser radiation causes reduction in bacteria on root surfaces.

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A Preliminary Study on the Effects of the Nd:YAG Laser on Root Surfaces and Subgingival Microflora In Vivo

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