Morphological Changes of Bovine Mandibular Bone Irradiated by Er,Cr:YSGG Laser: Anin VitroStudy

Abstract

Er,Cr:YSGG laser allows for precise surgical bone cutting and ablation with minimal thermal damage to adjacent tissue. Irradiation in different methods may achieve different ablation rates and thermal damage.

Er:YAG laser osteotomy for removal of impacted teeth: Clinical comparison of two techniques

“…Additional histological specimens showed vital lamellar bone in the irradiated region and no signs of inflammation or osteoclastic activity [26]. Comparable results have been described by other authors who found that the Er,Cr:YSGG laser, in non-contact and non-fixed position, allowed exact and accurate bone ablation with very little thermal damage to surrounding tissues [27]. However, the procedure took twice as long as the conventional burr technique and the author recommended the additional use of a high-speed drill to decrease operation time.…”

Thermal increment due to ErCr:YSGG and CO2 laser irradiation of different implant surfaces. A pilot study

“…Its morphological effects in the irradiated zone are similar to those observed with the Er:YAG laser, at a wavelength of 2.94 µm (13). The ErCr:YSGG laser allows precise bone sectioning and ablation, with minimal thermal effects upon the adjacent tissues (13)(14)(15)(16). Its use has been proposed for the preparation of cavities and in caries removal (13,16), the surgical treatment of soft tissue lesions, and biopsies (15).…”

Comparison of the Effects of Different Laser Wavelengths on Implants Surfaces

“…The Er,Cr:YSGG laser allows precise bone sectioning and ablation, with minimal thermal effects upon the adjacent tissues. [28][29][30][31] Erbium-based lasers (YAG, YSGG) are considered cool lasers, therefore they prevent burning, charring, and coagulation at the site of interaction and are safe to use directly on titanium surfaces. It is for this reason that they are preferred for oral implantology procedures.…”