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Erbium laser ineffective for removing smear layers from mesial roots of mandibular first molars
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Erbium laser is a cornerstone in oral surgery and implantology in dentistry. It emits at 2940 nm and is characterized by an active medium consisting of a Yttrium–Aluminium–Garnet (YAG) crystal doped with erbium ions.
Erbium laser is ineffective to remove smear layers from the mesial roots of mandibular first molars according to a recent study published in the Journal of Conservative Dentistry.
The aim of the study is to evaluate erbium laser efficiency in removing the smear layer from mesial roots of mandibular first molars at different laser settings.
One hundred (100) mandibular first molars were selected. Ninety-six (96) mesial roots were assigned to two experimental groups according to the laser wavelength applied: I. Er, Cr: YSGG and II. erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet laser system. Four samples were used as the control group. Samples of each group were distributed into two subgroups (A and B), following specific irrigation protocol. Each subgroup was divided into four subcategories according to the applied power laser. Each subcategory consisted of six samples. Teeth were observed under scanning electron microscope. The results were statistically analyzed with Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney test (SPSS statistics software).
The Results of the study are:
No statistically significant difference was observed between experimental groups I and II. However, a statistically significant difference was found among subgroups IA and IB and IIA and IIB. In every root third, groups IIA and IIB had better outcomes but it was not statistically significant. There was no statistically significant difference between the subcategories of Group I (IA1-4 and IB1-4) and Group II (IIA1-4 and IIB1-4).
Thus, the researchers concluded that the erbium laser with tested parameters did not completely remove the smear layer from the root canals. Chelating factors can contribute to the laser mechanism of smear layer removal from the apical part of narrow and curved root canals.
Reference:
Evrykleia Kourti, Ourania, Papadopoulou-Pantelidou, Kosmas Tolidis, Christos Angelopoulos, Dimitris Strakas. Laser applications in smear layer removal from posterior root canals: A comparative study. 2022.Volume25.Issue3. https://www.jcd.org.in/article.asp?issn=0972-0707;year=2022;volume=25;issue=3;spage=283;epage=287;aulast=Kourti;type=0
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