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SynthesisLasers in medical science2023

Chemical and morphological analysis of dentin irradiated by different high-power lasers: a systematic review.

Iago Ramirez, Gunther R Bertolini, Amanda P Candemil, Manoel D Sousa-Neto, Aline E Souza-Gabriel

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1 · What the graph read from it

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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Iago RamirezDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Avenida do Café, s/n - USP's campus, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8266-1352
Gunther R BertoliniDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Avenida do Café, s/n - USP's campus, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6386-1452
Amanda P CandemilDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Avenida do Café, s/n - USP's campus, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5146-4986
Manoel D Sousa-NetoDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Avenida do Café, s/n - USP's campus, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7696-7600
Aline E Souza-GabrielDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Avenida do Café, s/n - USP's campus, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14040-904, Brazil. aline.gabriel@forp.usp.br.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9280-2945

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThis systematic review provides an overview of the main chemical and morphological alterations generated on dentin by different high-power lasers' irradiation.

methodsThe review was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023394164) and PRISMA guidelines were followed. The search strategy was conducted on MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase (Elsevier), and Web of Science (Clarivate) databases. The eligibility criteria were established according to the PICOS strategy, focusing on in vitro and ex vivo studies that assessed the chemical and morphological changes in dentin using five high-power lasers: Nd:YAG (1064 nm), Er:YAG (2940 nm), Er, Cr:YSGG (2780 nm), diode (980 nm), and CO

resultsThe search resulted in 2255 matches and 57 studies composed the sample. The methods most used to assess the outcomes were scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and Raman. The studies presented "medium" and "low" risk of bias. The laser prevalently identified was the Er:YAG laser, associated with dentin ablation, absence of smear layer, and exposed tubules. The Nd:YAG laser generated vitreous surface and thermal damage, such as carbonization and cracks. The other lasers caused an irregular surface and no adverse thermal effects. Regarding the chemical structure, only the Er,Cr:YSGG laser caused collagen matrix reduction. The effects found were more intense with higher dosimetry.

conclusionEvidence available indicates that the irradiation of dentin with high-power lasers are related to morphological outcomes favorable to adhesive restorative procedures, with minimal changes in collagen matrix and mineral content. However, those observations should be carried carefully by clinicians and more clinical trials regarding the association of high-power laser irradiation and restorative procedure longevity are needed.

Indexed as

DentinLasers, Solid-StateCollagenMicroscopy, Electron, ScanningSpectrometry, X-Ray EmissionCollagenAblation techniquesDentinLaser, gasLaser, solid stateLaser therapy

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PMID37932490

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