Comparison of Different Energy Levels of Er:YAG Laser Regarding Intrapulpal Temperature Change During Safe Ceramic
Didem Nalbantgil1, Murat Tozlu1, Mehmet Oguz Oztoprak2
11 Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Yeditepe University , Istanbul, Turkey .
Objective:
This study was done to compare the intrapulpal temperature change generated by different energy levels of Er:YAG laser used during debonding of ceramic brackets and find the most suitable level for clinical use.
Material And Methods:
Eighty polycrystalline alumina brackets were bonded on bovine incisor teeth, which were randomly divided into 4 groups of 20. One group was assigned as control. In the study groups, after laser exposure with 2, 4, or 6 Watt energy levels, brackets were debonded using an Instron Universal Testing machine. Adhesive remnant index (ARI) scores were recorded to evaluate the site of debonding. To assess intrapulpal thermal increase, 60 human premolar teeth that were prepared in the same way, at the same energy levels, by a thermocouple were used.
Results:
When the debonding forces, intrapulpal temperature increases, and ARI of the groups were examined, statistically significant difference was observed between the groups. Mean temperature increases of 0.67°C ± 0.12°C, 1.25°C ± 0.16°C, and 2.36°C ± 0.23°C were recorded for the 2, 4, and 6 Watt laser groups. The mean shear bond strength was 21.35 ± 3.43 megapascals (MPa) for the control group, whereas they were 8.79 ± 2.47, 3.28 ± 0.73, and 2.46 ± 0.54 MPa for the 2, 4, and 6 Watt laser groups, respectively.
Conclusions:
Four watts is the most efficient and safe energy level to be used, utilizing Er:YAG laser with water cooling spray for 6 sec by scanning method during debonding of polycrystalline alumina brackets without any carbonization effects and detrimental temperature changes at debond sites.
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