Microleakage of Class V Glass Ionomer Restorations after Conventional and Er:YAG Laser Preparation

Abstract

The application of Ketac Fil Plus to laser-prepared enamel and dentin resulted in a better and more reproducible seal compared to conventionally prepared tooth surfaces. When using the more viscous Fuji IX application, Er:YAG lasing did not improve marginal adaptation.

Effects of different types of adhesive systems on the microleakage of compomer restorations in Class V cavities prepared by Er,Cr:YSGG laser in primary teeth

“…With the three-step etch-and-rinse adhesive system, the increase in procedural steps posed a greater technique sensitivity, which might result in incomplete penetration of resin in the demineralized dentin surface 43) . Both adhesive systems have good resin monomer penetration capability, but remaining water in the water-based system (Scotchbond Multi-Purpose Plus) might hamper resin penetration/polymerization 44) . This explained why Adper Single Bond exhibited better microleakage performance than Scotchbond Multi-Purpose Plus in this study, although not with a significant difference (p>0.05).…”

“…No statistically significant differences in microleakage were found between these two cavity preparation methods 67) . Delme et al 44) also investigated the effects of Er:YAG laser and diamond bur on microleakage in human teeth in vitro. With Class V cavities prepared with a laser or a bur at 1.5 mm below the enamel-cement junction, no statistically significant differences in microleakage were found between these two cavity preparation methods 44) .…”

“…Delme et al 44) also investigated the effects of Er:YAG laser and diamond bur on microleakage in human teeth in vitro. With Class V cavities prepared with a laser or a bur at 1.5 mm below the enamel-cement junction, no statistically significant differences in microleakage were found between these two cavity preparation methods 44) . When cavities were prepared with Er,Cr:YSGG laser, there was excellent adhesion between restorative materials and lased surfaces, hence contributing to the reduction of microleakage 13,68) .…”

Evaluation of Microtensile Bond Strength of Glass Ionomer Cements to Dentin after Conditioning with the Er,Cr:YSGG Laser

“…Some studies used CO 2 and Nd:YAG lasers and found that these lasers may improve the bond strength or adaptation of glass ionomers, 23,24 but other studies that used Er:YAG laser energy showed that laser irradiation may increase or decrease the sealing or bond strength of glass ionomers. 1,28,29,30 In view of the increasing interest in the use of lasers in dental practice, and due to research on the influence of the use of Er,Cr:YSGG laser energy for surface treatment in bonding of glass ionomer restorations, the aim of this in vitro study was to assess the amount of bond strength in dentin surfaces conditioned and restored with one conventional and two resin-modified glass ionomer cements.…”

Effect of Dentin Hardness on Ablation Rate with Er:YAG Laser

“…Various studies have investigated Er:YAG laser treatment for caries in terms of pulp safety, restoration compatibility, water spray, output power, and pulse rate. [2][3][4][5] However, most of these studies used healthy teeth, and studies on carious teeth are lacking.…”