The Effect of Beam Direction on Absorption and Transmission of Ultraviolet to Infra-red Wave-length in Three Different Dentin Thicknesses

Abstract

BackgroundsLasers and optics have extensively been used in dental procedures in recent years, so realizing the optical properties of the tooth represents a milestone in its successful applications. the aim of this study was to compare the absorption and transmission of applied wavelengths in 190-1100 nm range in various dentin thicknesses and the effect of changing the direction of beam emission in dentinal tubules.MethodsFifteen dentin specimens with a thickness of 300, 600, and 1000 µm and five specimens from each thickness were prepared by a transverse incision at the upper pulpal roof area of the human molars.Considering the Corono-apical and Apico-coronal direction, we measured the absorption and transmission of parallel light beams perpendicular to the dentin specimens in various thicknesses and two directions using a UV/ Visible spectrometer.ResultsThe ultraviolet wavelength's absorption rate was significantly higher than visible and infrared light irradiation from both directions in three thicknesses (p-value<0.001). Additionally, The radiation beam displacement had no significant differences in the absorption and transmission of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light in any of the three thicknesses (p-value>0.05).ConclusionAccording to the results, the change in the beam direction during irradiation does not cause a significant difference in light absorption. Furthermore, the results are expected to develop a suitable method for evaluating the trans-dental performance of different optical parameters for diagnostic purposes in the dental tissues.