Effect of Diode Laser on Sealing Ability of Dentinal Tubules – An In Vitro SEM Study

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  • Anjali Oak Dept.of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, CDSRC, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad-380058

Keywords:

Diode Laser, Dentinal hypersensitivity, Scanning electron microscope

Abstract

Background and objective:  The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of diode laser on sealing ability of dentinal tubules in human extracted teeth with the help of Scanning Electron Microscope Method: Sixty extracted premolars were divided into two groups of 30 each. Coronal portion of all the teeth were sectioned transversely so as to expose the dentin surface and treated with ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, to remove the smear layer. Group A served as the control group whereas Group B specimens were lased with Diode Laser and were observed under Scanning Electron Microscope. Results & Statistical Analysis: Results were obtained from SEM observations & were analysed statistically with the help of ANOVA test. Interpretation, Conclusion & Clinical Relevance: Diode laser is effective in sealing dentinal tubules and may be used in the treatment of dentinal hypersentivity. [A Oak, Natl J Integr Res Med, 2018; 9(3):48-51]

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2018-07-24

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Oak, A. (2018). Effect of Diode Laser on Sealing Ability of Dentinal Tubules – An In Vitro SEM Study. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 9(3), 48–51. Retrieved from http://www.nicpd.ac.in/ojs-/index.php/njirm/article/view/2353

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