Pulp Effects of Neodymium Laser: A Preliminary Report.

Abstract

A total of eight teeth from two Rhesus monkeys were exposed to various amounts of Neodymium laser radiation. The pulp response was found to be much less severe than that in a study of 19 teeth previously reported for exposure to similar amounts of ruby laser radiation. If additional studies support this initial finding, it is suggested that a reevaluation of laser mediated procedures in vital teeth be initiated.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 19, 1976
Accession Number
ADA029676

Entities

People

  • James C. Adrian

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Monkeys
  • Neodymium
  • Neodymium Lasers
  • Optical Phenomena
  • Radiation
  • Rhesus Monkeys
  • Ruby Lasers

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Brain and Cognitive Science; Experimental Psychology; Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy