TITLE:
Chemical Treatments of Dental Surfaces Prepared with Er:Yag and Er,Cr:YSGG Lasers: A Literature Review
AUTHORS:
Hafsa El Merini, Sofia Drouri, Jawad Essafi, Mouna Jabri, Amal El Ouazzani
KEYWORDS:
Lasers, Adhesive Systems, Dentin, Enamel, Bonding, Er:YAG, Er, Cr:YSGG, Cavity Preparation
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.10 No.4,
April
28,
2023
ABSTRACT: The indications of lasers in dentistry are numerous. The aim of this review is to compare the adhesion to cavities prepared with Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG lasers with conventional techniques (rotary bur) and consequently highlight the most appropriate adhesion protocol(s) to cavities prepared by either technique. A literature search was conducted in three databases: PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. For outcomes, the morphological changes of the dental surfaces following laser irradiation are multiple: absence of dentinal sludge, open dentinal tubules, abundant peri-tubular dentin and exposed enamel crystals. Bonding to this dental substrate can be achieved using various adhesive systems. The chemical treatment of laser-prepared dental surfaces is a subject that still requires more precise and further studies are needed to establish universal protocols and recommendations of good practice.