Resin Bonding to Erbium Laser-Irradiated Tooth Structures

Abstract

In 1996, Er:YAG laser was approved as a medical device for removal of carious tooth structures and cavity preparation in Japan. Since then, many reports have been published about the adhesion of dental restorative materials to Er:YAG laser-irradiated tooth structures, and almost all of them suggest negative effects on both enamel and dentin. This review article demonstrates the influences of laser settings and adhesive systems, and determines howto adhere effectively to Er:YAG laser-irradiated tooth surfaces.