%0 Journal Article
%T Cleaning and shaping the root canal with an Nd: YAG laser beam: A comparative study
%A Moogi Prashant
%A Rao R
%J Journal of Conservative Dentistry
%D 2010
%I Medknow Publications
%X Aim: This study was undertaken to evaluate the effectiveness of an experimental Nd:YAG laser fiberoptic delivery system compared with conventional methods for its ability to cleanse and shape the root canal space in vitro. Materials and Methods: Thirty-two teeth were divided into two groups. In the first group, the canals were instrumented with k files, in the second the initial preparation was done with a K file and completed with a laser beam. Results: Scanning electron microscopic evaluations showed that preparation with a laser beam is possible and results in an improvement in the cleanliness of the canal walls when compared with conventional techniques. Conclusion: Root canal preparation using Nd:YAG laser results in cleaner dentin walls when compared to conventional methods.
%K LASER Nd:YAG
%K Cleaning and shaping
%K Smear layer
%K Root canal
%U http://www.jcd.org.in/article.asp?issn=0972-0707;year=2010;volume=13;issue=2;spage=84;epage=88;aulast=Moogi