Effects of CO2 Laser Irradiation on Gingiva
- 1 June 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in The Journal of Periodontology
- Vol. 58 (6) , 423-425
- https://doi.org/10.1902/jop.1987.58.6.423
Abstract
A CO2 laser (Coherent Medical Model 400) was used to irradiate the gingival tissue of a cynomolgous monkey to determine laser effects on the epithelium and underlying connective tissue. A focal length of 400 mm and a 10-watt power setting at 0.2- and 0.5second exposure was used. Biopsy results indicated that a 0.2-second duration of CO2 laser irradiation was inadequate to completely de-epithelialize the gingival tissue. A 0.5-second exposure exhibited complete epithelial destruction with little or no disturbance of the underlying connective tissue layer and viable connective tissue 1.0 mm below the impact site.This publication has 3 references indexed in Scilit:
- The Laser Gingivectomy: The Use of the CO2 Laser for the Removal of Phenytoin HyperplasiaThe Journal of Periodontology, 1985