Effect of laser parameters and mode on pulp surgery outcome

Petra B. B. Wilder-Smith; Anna-Marie A. Arrastia-Jitosho; George M. Peavy D.V.M.; Tom Kurosaki

doi:10.1117/12.273595

15 May 1997 Effect of laser parameters and mode on pulp surgery outcome

Petra B. B. Wilder-Smith, Anna-Marie A. Arrastia-Jitosho, George M. Peavy D.V.M., Tom Kurosaki

Proceedings Volume 2973, Lasers in Dentistry III; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.273595
Event: BiOS '97, Part of Photonics West, 1997, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the effectiveness of localized laser pulp surgery in the canine model. Effects of laser parameters on treatment outcome were also investigated. Pulpal exposure 3 mm in diameter were prepared in healthy teeth and left open to infection from the oral cavity for 72 hours. Pulpal tissue was then removed using high speed handpiece with sterile irrigation, or a CO₂ laser. Teeth were monitored clinically, radiographically for 3 months. Results for each criterion were evaluated on a scale of 0-(-2). After sacrifice, histological assessment was made soft and hard tissue response. Results for each category were evaluated on a standard scale of 0-(-2). All evaluations were performed by 1 blinded, pre-standardized clinician. Statistical assessment using the chi-square test and Fisher's Exact Test associated laser treatment with a significantly better clinical, radiographic and histological treatment outcome. NIH RRO1192, seed grant funding form Loma Linda University, the Edna P. Jacobsen Charitable Trust for Animals, Inc.

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Petra B. B. Wilder-Smith, Anna-Marie A. Arrastia-Jitosho, George M. Peavy D.V.M., and Tom Kurosaki "Effect of laser parameters and mode on pulp surgery outcome", Proc. SPIE 2973, Lasers in Dentistry III, (15 May 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.273595

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