Assessment of the Periodontal Cementum Ablation Depth during Root Planing by an Er:YAG Laser at Different Energy Densities: An Ex Vivo Study

Introduction: An important and non-adapted delivered energy of Er:YAG laser can eliminate the total thickness of root cementum during root planing. Conversely, the preservation of a partial layer of cementum covering the roots is vital for any periodontal ligament regeneration. Thus, the assessment...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Paul Nahas, Saad Houeis, Remi Chamboredon, Daniel Heysselaer, Toni Zeinoun, Samir Nammour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Dentistry Journal
Subjects:
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/11/5/116