Ultrashort-pulse laser system for hard dental tissue procedures

Joseph Neev; Luiz Barroca Da Silva; Michael D. Feit; Michael D. Perry; Alexander M. Rubenchik; Brent C. Stuart

doi:10.1117/12.238770

23 April 1996 Ultrashort-pulse laser system for hard dental tissue procedures

Joseph Neev, Luiz Barroca Da Silva, Michael D. Feit, Michael D. Perry, Alexander M. Rubenchik, Brent C. Stuart

Proceedings Volume 2672, Lasers in Dentistry II; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.238770
Event: Photonics West '96, 1996, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

In spite of intensive research, lasers have not replaced conventional tools in many hard tissue applications. Ultrashort pulse lasers offer several advantages in their highly per-pulse-efficient operation, negligible thermal and mechanical damage and low noise operation. Possible development of optimal laser systems to replace the high-speed dental drill is discussed. Applications of ultrashort pulse systems for dental procedures are outlined. Selection criteria and critical parameters are considered, and are compared to the conventional air-turbine drill and to long and short pulsed systems.

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Joseph Neev, Luiz Barroca Da Silva, Michael D. Feit, Michael D. Perry, Alexander M. Rubenchik, and Brent C. Stuart "Ultrashort-pulse laser system for hard dental tissue procedures", Proc. SPIE 2672, Lasers in Dentistry II, (23 April 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.238770

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