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Tooth desensitization with an Er:YAG laser: in vitro microscopical observation and a case report.
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PMID:  20809079     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Tooth hypersensitivity is a frequent condition that causes discomfort and sometimes severe pain. It is caused by exposure of spots of dentinal tubules to the oral environment. Conventional desensitizing agents (professional pastes, toothpastes, mouthwashes) aim to obliterate the exposed dentinal tubules. Laser desensitization was introduced as an alternative efficient tool for the immediate treatment of tooth hypersensitivity. We explored in vitro the microscopical occluding effects of the Er:YAG laser on exposed dentinal tubules. The clinical application of this technique is also described.
Authors:
Zahi Badran; Hervé Boutigny; Xavier Struillou; Serge Baroth; Olivier Laboux; Assem Soueidan
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-09-01
Journal Detail:
Title:  Lasers in medical science     Volume:  26     ISSN:  1435-604X     ISO Abbreviation:  Lasers Med Sci     Publication Date:  2011 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-16     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8611515     Medline TA:  Lasers Med Sci     Country:  England    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  139-42     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Surgery (CHU), Nantes, France.
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