ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry : JCD
Evaluation of temperature rise and efficacy of cavity disinfection with diode laser: An
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- The antibacterial effect of chlorohexidine, Er:YAG laser and diode laser 980 nm as dental cavity disinfectants of dentine: an in vitro study.European journal of medical research · 2025Article
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- Evaluating the effectiveness of various disinfectants in deep carious lesions: AnJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2025Article
- Influence of diode laser irradiation on microtensile bond strength of etch-and-rinse adhesive to dentin using two different etchants: AnJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundManagement of caries using minimally invasive dentistry is prevalent in dentistry today. A newer technology is to disinfect/sterilize caries in depth of the dental tissue with diode laser. However, to have a bactericidal effect, increased energy density of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (LASER) may be required which in turn may lead to higher thermal load causing harmful effects on vital pulpal tissue.
aimsThe aim was to evaluate temperature rise and efficacy of cavity disinfection with diode laser. MATERIALS AND
methodsTwenty permanent molar teeth with dentinal caries were randomly assigned into two groups on the basis of LASER irradiation: Group 1 - at 1 W, Group 2 - at 2 W. The elevation of subsurface temperature during irradiation was measured using thermocouples positioned in the center of a prepared cavity. Dentinal samples were collected before and after disinfection of the cavity. These samples were subjected to microbiological evaluation for STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Log transformed "
resultsAlthough the reduction in microbial count revealed insignificant difference at two different wattages, the rise in temperature with 1 W was less than that with 2 W.
conclusionEfficacy of 1 W and 2 W is similar, but 1 W causes less thermal changes, thus, 1 W is recommended over 2 W.
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