Jeffrey I W, Lawrenson B, Longbottom C, Saunders E M
Department of Conservative Dentistry, The University, Dundee, Scotland.
J Dent. 1990 Feb;18(1):24-30. doi: 10.1016/0300-5712(90)90247-c.
From the many types of laser that are available commercially, the CO2 laser is presently thought to have the greatest potential for use in dentistry. An outline of the generation of emitted radiation from such a laser is given together with a review of work previously carried out and reported in the literature regarding application to the teeth. The main points of interest are the effects of radiation on the enamel and dentine, but concern is felt towards the possible iatrogenic damage of thermal origin that may occur within the pulp following irradiation of the dental tissues.
在市售的多种激光器中，目前认为二氧化碳激光器在牙科应用中具有最大的潜力。本文给出了这种激光器发射辐射的产生概述，并回顾了先前在文献中报道的有关其在牙齿上应用的研究工作。主要关注点是辐射对牙釉质和牙本质的影响，但人们担心在牙科组织照射后牙髓内可能发生的由热引起的医源性损伤。
