Dentistry

Clinical applications of laser in endodontics

20^th Annual World Dental Summit

March 20-22, 2017 Rome, Italy

Vinisha Pandey

Institute of Dental Studies and Technologies, India

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Dentistry

Abstract:

Laser irradiation of root canals is performed with the conventional fibers or tips inserted into the canal up to the working length and successively activated during the retraction. This technique is suitable for most wavelengths used in dentistry. All wavelengths have an efficient decontaminating action on the main canal surface, with different capacity of penetration in dentin tubules. However, a precise and unambiguous determination of the real bactericidal effect in depth of different lasers has not been reached and also many results are contradictory. When the diode lasers are used in conjunction with conventional irrigation techniques, significant elimination of bacteria is reported, and the morphological pattern produced remained similar to the pattern produced by the use of irrigant alone, limiting the undesired thermal effects correlated with near-infrared laser irradiation. However, the anatomic and operative problems of the introduction of a fiber in narrow and curved canals are still not solved, with the probable impossibility or inefficiency of the procedure in teeth with complicated root canal anatomy, not completely satisfying the needs of modern endodontics. Thus, this paper will review the role of lasers in endodontics since the early 1970s, summarizes many research reports from the last decade, and surmises what the future may hold for lasers in endodontics. With the potential availability of many new laser wavelengths and modes, interest is developing in this promising field. It will also serve as a medium for researchers to enhance their knowledge as well as teachings. What lies in the future of endodontics will finally be understood.

Biography :

Email: vinisha9@gmail.com