Patient responses to Er:YAG laser when used for conservative dentistry

Lasers in Medical Science

Volumn 27, Issue 6, 2012, Pages 1143-1149

  Fornaini, Carlo ^a,b   Riceputi, David ^a   Lupi Pegurier, Laurence ^a   Rocca, Jean Paul ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ CÔTE D'AZUR   (France)

^b NONE   (Italy)

Author keywords

Conservative dentistry; Customer satisfaction; Er:YAG; Laser

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT; CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS; CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT; CONTROLLED STUDY; COST EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS; DENTAL EQUIPMENT; DENTAL PROCEDURE; DENTAL TECHNOLOGY; ENDODONTICS; ERBIUM YAG LASER; EVALUATION RESEARCH; HUMAN; INTERMETHOD COMPARISON; LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MEDICAL INFORMATION; PATIENT SATISFACTION; PERIODONTICS; PRIORITY JOURNAL; QUESTIONNAIRE; TOOTH PROSTHESIS; TREATMENT RESPONSE;

EID: 84867892753     PISSN: 02688921     EISSN: 1435604X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10103-011-1012-0     Document Type: Article

References (33)

1. Stern RH, Sognnaes RF (1965) Laser effect on dental hard tissues: a preliminary report. J South Calif Dent Assoc 33:17-19
2. Freedman G (2008) Buyers' guide to dental lasers. Lasers entering into the mainstream of dentistry. Dent Today 27(12):92-96
3. Hibst R, Keller U (1989) Experimental studies of the application of the Er:YAG laser on dental hard substances: I. Measurement of the ablation rate. Lasers Surg Med 9(4):338-344
4. Keller U, Hibst R (1989) Experimental studies of the application of the Er:YAG laser on dental hard substances: II. Light microscopic and SEM investigations. Lasers Surg Med 9(4):345-351
5. Keller U, Hibst R, Geurtsen W, Schilke R, Heidemann D, Klaiber B, Raab WH (1998) Erbium:YAG laser application in caries therapy. Evaluation of patient perception and acceptance. J Dent 26(8):649-656
6. Dostálová T, Jelínková H, Krejsa O, Hamal K, Kubelka J, Procházka S, Himmlová L (1997) Dentin and pulp response to erbium:YAG laser ablation: a preliminary evaluation of human teeth. J Clin Laser Med Surg 15(3):117-121
7. Pelagalli J, Gimbel CB, Hansen RT, Swett A, Winn DW (1997) Investigational study of the use of Er:YAG laser versus dental drill for caries removal and cavity preparation - phase I. J Clin Laser Med Surg 15(3):109-115
8. Tokonabe H, Kouji R, Watanabe H, Nakamura Y, Matsumoto K (1999) Morphological changes of human teeth with Er:YAG laser irradiation. J Clin Laser Med Surg 17(1):7-12
9. Takeda FH, Harashima T, Kimura Y, Matsumoto K (1998) Comparative study about the removal of smear layer by three types of laser devices. J Clin Laser Med Surg 16(2):117-122
10. Glockner K, Rumpler J, Ebeleseder K, Städtler P (1998) Intrapulpal temperature during preparation with the Er:YAG laser compared to the conventional burr: an in vitro study. J Clin Laser Med Surg 16(3):153-157
11. Rizoiu I, Kohanghadosh F, Kimmel AI, Eversole LR (1998) Pulpal thermal responses to an erbium,chromium:YSGG pulsed laser hydrokinetic system. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 86(2):220-223
12. Ando Y, Aoki A, Watanabe H, Ishikawa I (1996) Bactericidal effect of erbium YAG laser on periodontopathic bacteria. Lasers Surg Med 19(2):190-200
13. Kornblit R, Trapani D, Bossù M, Muller-Bolla M, Rocca JP, Polimeni A (2008) The use of erbium:YAG laser for caries removal in paediatric patients following minimally invasive dentistry concepts. Eur J Paediatr Dent 9(2):81-87
14. Moritz A, Schoop U, Goharkhay K, Szakacs S, Sperr W, Schweidler E, Wernisch J, Gutknecht N (1998) Procedures for enamel and dentin conditioning: a comparison of conventional and innovative methods. J Esthet Dent 10(2):84-93
15. Lin S, Caputo AA, Eversole LR, Rizoiu I (1999) Topographical characteristics and shear bond strength of tooth surfaces cut with a laser-powered hydrokinetic system. J Prosthet Dent 82(4):451-455
16. Lupi-Pegurier L, Bertrand MF, Muller-Bolla M, Rocca JP, Bolla M (2003) Comparative study of microleakage of a pit and fissure sealant placed after preparation by Er:YAG laser in permanent molars. J Dent Child (Chic) 70(2):134-138
17. Ishikawa I, Sasaki KM, Aoki A, Watanabe H (2003) Effects of Er:YAG laser on periodontal therapy. J Int Acad Periodontol 5(1):23-28
18. Clarckson E, Bhatia S (2008) Management and marketing for the general practice dental office. Dent Clin North Am 52(3):495-505
19. Levin RP (2004) Customer service and practice profitability. Am J Dent 17(3):209-210
20. Leghissa GC, Moretti S, Palerma C (2007) La gestione pratica del paziente odontoiatrico. Protocolli, linee guida, norme. Elsevier Masson, Milan
21. Pelliccia A (2001) Management odontoiatrico - gestione e organizzazione delle risorse economiche e umane. Acme Promoden, Viterbo
22. Lewis R, Booms B (1983) The marketing aspects of services quality. In: Berry L, Shostack G, Upah G (eds) Emerging perspectives on services marketing. American Marketing Association, Chicago, pp 99-107
23. Guastamacchia C, Tosolin F (1997) Gestione della pratica professionale odontoiatrica. Masson, Milan
24. Birch S, Ismail AI (2002) Patient preferences and the measurement of utilities in the evaluation of dental technologies. J Dent Res 81(7):446-450
25. Weiser MT (2000) Practice management. Dent Clin North Am 44(4):907-921
26. Reifel NM, Rana H, Marcus M (1997) Consumer satisfaction. Adv Dent Res 11(2):281-290
27. Haisch MA (2000) Outcomes assessment survey to determine patient satisfaction. J Contemp Dent Pract 1(2):89-99
28. Holt VP (2006) Patient satisfaction questionnaires. How to do them successfully. Dent Update 33:338-346
29. Grice P (1989) Studies in the way of words. Harvard University Press, Cambridge, MA
30. Likert R (1932) A technique for the measurement of attitudes. Arch Psychol 140:1-55
31. Mogey N (1999) So you want to use a Likert scale? Learning Technology Dissemination Initiative. Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. http://www.icbl.hw.ac.uk/ltdi/cookbook/info-likert-scale/. Accessed 17 Oct 2011
32. Wigdor H (1997) Patients' perception of lasers in dentistry. Lasers Surg Med 20:47-50
33. Matthews DL, Birch S, Gafni A, DiCenso A (1999) Willingness to pay for periodontal therapy: development and testing of an instrument. J Public Health Dent 59(1):44-51