A review of technology and safety aspects of erbium lasers in dentistry.

A review of technology and safety aspects of erbium lasers in dentistry.

Dental update (2001-08-31)

D M Clarkson

ABSTRACT

This article reviews aspects of the probable mechanisms used by erbium dental lasers for cutting dentine and enamel, describes key issues of the risk of temperature elevation and speed of cutting relative to conventional techniques and looks at issues concerned with the safety of lasers.

MATERIALS

Product Number

Brand

Product Description

693685

Sigma-Aldrich

Erbium, foil, thickness 1 mm, 99.9% trace rare earth metals basis

263052

Sigma-Aldrich

Erbium, chips, 99.9% trace rare earth metals basis

263044

Sigma-Aldrich

Erbium, powder, −40 mesh, 99.9% trace rare earth metals basis

261084

Sigma-Aldrich

Erbium, ingot, 99.9% trace rare earth metals basis