%0 Journal Article
%T Chemical Treatments of Dental Surfaces Prepared with Er:Yag and Er,Cr:YSGG Lasers: A Literature Review
%A Hafsa El Merini
%A Sofia Drouri
%A Jawad Essafi
%A Mouna Jabri
%A Amal El Ouazzani
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 10
%N 4
%P 1-15
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2023
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1110066
%X The indications of lasers in dentistry are numerous. The aim of this review is to compare the adhesion to cavities prepared with Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG lasers with conventional techniques (rotary bur) and consequently highlight the most appropriate adhesion protocol(s) to cavities prepared by either technique. A literature search was conducted in three databases: PubMed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect. For outcomes, the morphological changes of the dental surfaces following laser irradiation are multiple: absence of dentinal sludge, open dentinal tubules, abundant peri-tubular dentin and exposed enamel crystals. Bonding to this dental substrate can be achieved using various adhesive systems. The chemical treatment of laser-prepared dental surfaces is a subject that still requires more precise and further studies are needed to establish universal protocols and recommendations of good practice.
%K Lasers
%K Adhesive Systems
%K Dentin
%K Enamel
%K Bonding
%K Er:YAG
%K Er
%K Cr:YSGG
%K Cavity Preparation
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6793405