Author/Authors :
Etemadi، Ardavan نويسنده , , Shahabi، Sima نويسنده Physiology and Pharmacology Department, Babol University of Medical Science, Babol, Iran , , Chiniforush، Nasimc نويسنده Laser Research Center of Dentistry, Dentistry Research Institute , , Pordel، Edris نويسنده School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , , Azarbayejani، Zahra نويسنده School of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , , Heidari، Soolmaz نويسنده Dental biomaterials Department, School of Dentistry ,
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.
