Trial reportLasers in medical science2015
Nd:YAG laser in occlusal caries prevention of primary teeth: a randomized clinical trial.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 31 citations in OpenAlex.
- Sealants for preventing dental caries in primary teeth.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022Pooled it
- Lasers to prevent dental caries: a systematic review.BMJ open · 2020Pooled it
- Efficacy of CO lasers in preventing dental caries in partially erupted first permanent molars: a randomized 18-month clinical trial.Lasers in medical science · 2020Trial
- Influence of Er:YAG and ND:YAG laser irradiation and fluoride application on surface roughness and dentin surface wear after erosive challenge - An in vitro study.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2024Article
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- Effects of Physical Stimulation in the Field of Oral Health.Scanning · 2021Review
- Laser-assisted prevention of enamel caries: a 10-year review of the literature.Lasers in medical science · 2020Review
- The effect of Er,Cr:YSGG laser, fluoride, and CPP-ACP on caries resistance of primary enamel.Lasers in medical science · 2019Article
- Variation on Molecular Structure, Crystallinity, and Optical Properties of Dentin Due to Nd:YAG Laser and Fluoride Aimed at Tooth Erosion Prevention.International journal of molecular sciences · 2018Article
- Sub-ablative Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation under all-ceramic restorations: effects on demineralization and shear bond strength.Lasers in medical science · 2018Article
- In Vitro Comparison Of Fluoride Gel Alone and in Combination With Er,Cr:YSGG Laser on Reducing White Spot Lesions in Primary Teeth.Journal of lasers in medical sciences · 2017Article
- Effect of sodium fluoride and stannous chloride associated with Nd:YAG laser irradiation on the progression of enamel erosion.Lasers in medical science · 2015Article
- [Application of Nd:YAG laser in stomatology].Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2015Article
- Influence of the Nd:YAG laser pulse duration on the temperature of primary enamel.TheScientificWorldJournal · 2015Article
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Dental caries is still the most prevalent chronic disease affecting human populations. Among the preventive treatments performed, it has been reported that laser irradiation combined with topical fluoride can induce an even greater increase in enamel caries resistance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the Nd:YAG laser, with or without fluoride, in occlusal caries prevention of the primary dentition. A double-blind split-mouth study design was used. Fifty-two children with high caries risk (7.6 ± 1.4 years) were selected and received the following: G1--the first molar was a negative control, and the second received a resin sealant; G2--the first molar was a negative control, and the second received laser irradiation (50 mJ, 10 Hz, 0.5 W); G3--the first molar received only acidulate phosphate fluoride (APF), and the second received APF + laser; G4--fisrt molar received only fluoride varnish, and the second received fluoride varnish + laser. Patients were followed up to 12 months to evaluate the presence of white-spot lesions and/or caries cavities by three calibrated observers. Thirty-five patients completed the study. Significant differences were found between the treatment and control groups (p < 0.05). The laser-alone and resin sealant resulted in statistically lower caries formation than the negative control group (p < 0.05). Nd:YAG laser irradiation in primary teeth effectively prevented occlusal caries in pits and fissures when used alone with lower energy over a 1-year period.
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