Paediatric laser dentistry. Part 2: Hard tissue laser applications

Authors

  • G Olivi Visiting Professor, University Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome - Private Practice, Rome
  • C Caprioglio Visiting Professor University of Pisa, Italy - Private Practice, Pavia
  • M Olivi Private Practice in Rome
  • MD Genovese Private Practice in Rome

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2017.18.02.14

Keywords:

Laser caries removal, Laser pulpotomy, Paediatric dental care

Abstract

AIM: Erbium lasers can provide effective and minimally invasive caries removal in children. The bonding phase remains a critic step as well as the choice of material. Glass ionomers exhibits lower bonding properties in laser irradiated teeth compared to the conventional method or to composite and resin modified glass ionomer. Laser can also provide effective decontamination and coagulation effects in vital and non vital pulp therapy of primary teeth, improving and simplifying the cleaning and disinfecting steps.