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Evaluation of Different Types of Lasers in Surface Conditioning of Porcelains: A Review Article Publisher



Mirhashemi A1 ; Sharifi N2 ; Moharrami M2 ; Chiniforush N3
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  1. 1. Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Laser Research Center of Dentistry, Dentistry Research Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences Published:2017


Abstract

To achieve proper bond strength for porcelains, adequate surface roughness is essential, which is traditionally gained by sandblasting or acid etching with hydrofluoric (HF) acid. Nowadays with the development of laser systems, serious efforts were made to apply this new instrument for surface etching of porcelains due to easy usage, safety, and more efficiency. There are different kinds of lasers and porcelains, so choosing the ones which will be good match for each other is crucial. Besides that, changing the irradiation setting can be beneficial as well. This article reviewed 33 related studies and summarized results of etching accomplished by Nd:YAG, Er:YAG, Er, Cr:YSGG and CO2 lasers on different types of porcelains considering different laser settings and evaluation methods to bring a comprehensive insight.
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