Comparison of an Er: YAG laser osteotome versus a conventional drill for the use in osteo‐ odonto‐keratoprosthesis (OOKP)

Abstract

The laser cut holes were as strong as bur-drilled holes, although SEM pictures showed a smoother surface of the laser cut holes. Hence, laser osteotomes open the possibility to custom fit the hole exactly to the width of the cylinder, which represents a potential advantage of the laser over the conventional bur. Lasers Surg. Med. 51:531-537, 2019. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.