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Micromorphological analysis of dentinal structure after irradiation with Nd:YAG laser and immersion in acidic beverages.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17199476     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to analyze dentinal surfaces that were exposed to acidic beverages, then treated with Nd:YAG laser and afterwards exposed to acidic beverages again. BACKGROUND DATA: Dentin hypersensitivity can result from surface erosion caused by acidic beverages, which exposes and enlarges the dentinal tubules. Nd:YAG laser has been used as a treatment option. METHODS: Sixty-eight dentin samples were prepared and assigned to five groups: G1, control (n = 4); G2, 3-h immersion (n = 16); G3, 3-h immersion + Nd:YAG; G4, 3-h immersion + Nd:YAG + 3-h immersion; and G5, 3-h immersion + Nd:YAG + 6-h immersion. Each group was divided into four subgroups, with different acid beverages: lemon (n = 4); passion fruit (n = 4); cola (n = 4); and wine (n = 4). Irradiation with the Nd:YAG was in contact mode, focused and perpendicular through a quartz fiber of 300 microm of diameter in scanning movements for 60 sec with a 10-sec interval and the paramenters 0.6 W, 10 Hz, 60 mJ, and 85 mJ/cm(2). Each subgroup was examined by scanning electron microscope. RESULTS: All the acidic beverages contributed to exposure and increased diameter of the dentinal tubules. CONCLUSIONS: Irradiation with Nd:YAG laser produced obliteration of and reduction in the number of dentinal tubules, thus modifying the original structure.
Authors:
Fláviaviegas Naylor; Ana Cecilia Corrêa Aranha; Carlos De Paula Eduardo; Victor E Arana-Chavez; Maria Angela Pita Sobral
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Photomedicine and laser surgery     Volume:  24     ISSN:  1549-5418     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2006 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-01-03     Completed Date:  2007-03-16     Revised Date:  2007-03-22    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101222340     Medline TA:  Photomed Laser Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  745-52     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Beverages*
Dentin / ultrastructure*
Humans
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Immersion
Lasers*

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