The Current Status of Laser Applications in Dentistry
Application of Lasers to Endodontics
2016 Volume 37 Issue 1 Pages 37-42
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2016 Volume 37 Issue 1 Pages 37-42
Apical periodontitis is defined as a local inflammatory disease due to infection of pathogenic bacteria in the root canal system, and endodontic treatment aims to eliminate the intracanal pathogens and prevent reinfection. In our department, basic research on the application of lasers to endodontic treatment has been conducted since 1985. In particular, Er:YAG laser has been proven useful because of its ability to cut dentin without significant thermal damage to the surrounding tissue and sterilization effect. The purpose of this article is to summarize current problems in endodontic treatment, and then review the results obtained from our recent basic and clinical research on the application of lasers to endodontics.
