Volume : 11, Issue : 12, December – 2024
Title:
WATERLASE
Authors :
Afrah Ahmed Alkhars, Faizah Ali Aloufi, Nora Abdulrahman Aleid, Haneen Abdullah Aljuieed, Fahad Alnashmy Khodhair Alshammri, Mohammed Dakhil Alelyani, Marwan Hussein Alsaedy, Abdulrahman Abdullah Alzahrani, Ahmed Mohammed Alrefaei, Alanoud Khalid M Alamoudi, Alaa Shayem Alshammari, Mohammed Hany Ahmad Fouad,Batool Abdullah Almubarak, Fatimah Nasser Albader, Fatimah hassan almubarak
Abstract :
Introduction: The ideal method of caries removal by drilling leads to the production of a dentinal smear layer that impairs the adhesion of the restorative material. The drilling process is also associated with pain and discomfort for the patients. To overcome these obstacles, the usage of ultrasonics and laser was implemented in the caries removal process. Waterlase (WaterLase Biolase USA) is an Erbium-based laser that has been used to remove cavities from enamel and dentin while not producing significant thermal changes, thus protecting the underlying pulp from any thermal or mechanical damage. Waterlase (WaterLase Biolase USA) works by evaporation of hard tissue with minimal to no contact with the tooth, thus reducing the frictional forces and heat produced during the process. With the reduction of heat and frictional force, the amount of discomfort and pain to the patient also reduces remarkably.
Aim of work: This review focuses on applications of Waterlase in Operative dentistry
Methodology: The review is a comprehensive research of PUBMED and Google Scholar from the year 1997 to 2022
Conclusion: In recent times, practitioners have started focussing on minimally invasive dentistry, and Waterlase is proving to be a very valuable aid in achieving the same. Patient compliance is of utmost importance while performing restorative procedures and is a key factor in the treatment’s success. Waterlase aids this by keeping the patient comfortable during the procedure. It reduces the requirement for anesthesia and alleviates the possibility of other iatrogenic errors associated with high-speed handpieces. It also increases the enamel’s resistance to acid, thereby decreasing the occurrence of secondary caries, further affirming the patient’s faith in the treatment. Reduced aerosol production decreases the transmission rate of infectious diseases, which is a major concern in recent times. Minimal heat produced while treating deep caries helps maintain the pulp vitality, increasing the longevity of the tooth. With increased research on Waterlase and its development, a more conservative approach can be adopted in the field of operative dentistry.
Keywords: Laser, Waterlase, Er Cr: YSGG, Ablation, caries
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Afrah Ahmed Alkhars et al., Waterlase.,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (12).
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