Title of article :
FT-Raman Spectroscopic Studies of Nd/YAG Laser Irradiated Human Dental Enamel
Author/Authors :
Aminzadeh, Amanollah College of Chemistry - Isfahan University of Technology - Isfahan , Shahabi, Sima Faculty of Dentistry - Isfahan University of Medical Science - Isfahan , Walsh, L.J Faculty of Dentistry - University of Queensland - Brisbane Qld 4000 - Australia
Abstract :
FTR-Raman Spectra of human dental enamel, both laser-irradiated and untreated, are reported. Spectra are compared with hydroxyapatite. It is evident that unlike the CO2 laser, the Nd/YAG laser does not induce any chemical change in dental enamel.
Keywords :
Hydroxyapatite , Human dental enamel , Nd/YAG laser , FT-Raman Spectroscopy
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
