Long-term clinical evaluation of endodontically treated teeth by Nd:YAG lasers

J Clin Laser Med Surg. 1996 Feb;14(1):7-11. doi: 10.1089/clm.1996.14.7.

Abstract

It was possible for the patients to avoid surgical intervention in a number of complicated periapical endodontic situations by means of Nd:YAG laser-assisted sterilization. A WSR has only very good primary results and the long-term successes are very limited. Once a lesions has healed in the manner explained in this study, in other words, with regeneration of the periapical anatomy, there is a very good long-term prognosis. Laser technology is an instrument whose overall effects represent a decisive improvement in the efficiency of conservative endodontic treatment in fields that were previously outside our sphere of influence.

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / radiation effects
  • Dental Pulp Cavity / microbiology
  • Dental Pulp Necrosis / radiotherapy*
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Neodymium
  • Periapical Granuloma / radiotherapy*
  • Root Canal Therapy / instrumentation*
  • Root Canal Therapy / methods

Substances

  • Neodymium