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Scanning Electron Microscope (Sem) Evaluation of Composite Surface Irradiated by Different Powers of Er:Yag Laser



Etemadi A1 ; Shahabi S2 ; Chiniforush N1 ; Pordel E3 ; Azarbayejani Z3 ; Heidari S2
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Source: Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences Published:2015

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the composite surface treated by different powers of Erbium-Doped Yttrium Aluminum Garnet (Er:YAG) laser in comparison with bur preparation via scanning electron microscope. Methods: Fourteen composite resin blocks with 15× 10 × 10 mm dimensions were used in this study. The samples were divided to seven groups as follow: Group 1 (power: 1 W, Energy: 50 mJ); Group 2 (power: 2 W, Energy: 100 mJ); Group 3 (power: 3W, Energy: 150 mJ); Group 4 (power: 4 W, Energy: 200 mJ); Group 5 (power: 5W, Energy: 250 mJ); Group 6 (power: 6 W, Energy: 300 mJ); Group 7: Diamond bur. Then, the samples were prepared for SEM examination. Results: The surface treated by Er:YAG laser showed irregular and micro porous surface. Conclusion: It seems that composite surface treatment by Er:YAG laser can be an alternative method for composite repair if suitable parameters are used.