Er:YAG laser
An Er:YAG laser (erbium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet laser, erbium YAG laser) is a
Applications
The output of an Er:YAG laser is strongly absorbed by water. As a result, they are widely used for medical procedures in which deep penetration of tissues is not desired.
Erbium-YAG lasers have been used for
Erbium YAG dental lasers are effective for removing tooth decay atraumatically,[8] often without the need for local anesthetic to numb the tooth. Eliminating the vibration of the dental drill removes the risk of causing microfractures in the tooth. When used initially at low power settings, the laser energy has a sedative effect on the nerve, resulting in the ability to subsequently increase the power without creating the sensation of pain in the tooth.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Teikemeier G, Goldberg DJ. "Skin resurfacing with the erbium:YAG laser". Dermatol. Surg. 1997;23:685–687.
- ^ Bornstein E. "Proper use of Er:YAG lasers and contact sapphire tips when cutting teeth and bone: scientific principles and clinical application". Dent. Today 2004;23:84, 86–89; quiz 89
- ^ Stubinger S, Nuss K, Landes C, von Rechenberg B, Sader R. "Harvesting of intraoral autogenous block grafts from the chin and ramus region: preliminary results with a variable square pulse Er:YAG laser". Lasers Surg Med 2008;40:312–318.
- ^ Schwarz F, Olivier W, Herten M, Sager M, Chaker A, Becker J. "Influence of implant bed preparation using an Er:YAG laser on the osseointegration of titanium implants: a histomorphometrical study in dogs". J. Oral Rehabil. 2007;34:273–281.
- ^ Lewandrowski KU, Lorente C, Schomacker KT, Flotte TJ, Wilkes JW, Deutsch TF. "Use of the Er:YAG laser for improved plating in maxillofacial surgery: comparison of bone healing in laser and drill osteotomies". Lasers Surg Med 1996;19:40–45.
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Further reading
- Apitz, I.; Vogel, A. (2005). "Material ejection in nanosecond Er:YAG laser ablation of water, liver, and skin". Applied Physics A. 81 (2): 329–338. S2CID 97063971.