Effects of an Argon Laser on the Crystalline Properties and Rate of Dissolution in Acid of Tooth Enamel in the Presence of Sodium Fluoride
- 1 October 1977
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Dental Research
- Vol. 56 (10) , 1201-1207
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00220345770560101501
Abstract
Upon exposure to laser radiation, enamel powder mixed with NaF underwent an increase in crystallite size and/or perfection with a significant uptake of fluoride. Incisor teeth lased in the presence of NaF released significantly less calcium and phosphorus into sodium acetate (pH 4.0) compared with unlased controls, suggesting a possible role for the laser in caries prevention.Keywords
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