Determination of the dynamics of restored teeth by 3D electronic speckle pattern interferometry.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Efficacy of topical anesthetics can be enhanced by pretreatment of the skin with ablative fractional lasers. However, little is known about the role of parameters such as laser modality and laser density settings in this technique. Aims of this study were to compare the efficacy of pretreatmen...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Meesters AA,Nieboer MJ,Kezic S,de Rie MA,Wolkerstorfer A

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Chronic sun-exposure results in five main changes to exposed skin: telangiectasia, hyperpigmentation, rhytides, enlarged pores, and sagging skin. Various laser and non-laser modalities have been used to improve sun-damaged skin. The pulsed-dye laser (PDL) has an unparalleled safety record and ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Bernstein EF

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of laser energy on articular cartilage were studied utilizing the neodymium YAG laser. Partial-thickness cartilage defects were surgically attempted in the femoral condyles of knee joints in guinea pigs. The defects were exposed to laser energy of varying intensities [group I, 25 J (5 W X 5 sec); group II,...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Schultz RJ,Krishnamurthy S,Thelmo W,Rodriguez JE,Harvey G

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:The objective of this study was to quantitatively measure changes in the elastic moduli of rabbit nasal septal cartilage during laser heating. While the efficacy of laser cartilage reshaping has been established for use in nasal surgery, few studies have investigated the temperature-dependent ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Chao KK,Ho KH,Wong BJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modified excimer laser energy delivery system was used to irradiate 100 segments of normal and fibrous aorta in vitro. The laser beam was scanned into 8 fiber bundles consisting of 50 fibers each resulting in a reduction of the applied pulse energy. The total repetition rate was increased to 150 Hz in order to keep ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Xie DY,Hassenstein S,Oberhoff M,Hanke H,Baumbach A,Hohla K,Haase KK,Karsch KR

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In coupling laser with micromanipulator through fiberoptics, the resulting diameter of the spot is limited by the laws of geometrical optics, because of the high numerical aperture (N.A.) of fiberoptic radiation. A new method for the reduction of spot size diameter is suggested. STUDY DESIGN/M...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Logunov SL,Lemberg VG

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ablative lasers (CO2 and Er:YAG) provide the greatest improvement in photoaging, but significant adverse effects limit their use. Nonablative lasers have reduced adverse effects, but limited efficacy. Fractional photothermolysis (FP) produces arrays of microscopic thermal wounds called microscopic treatment zones (MTZ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Geronemus RG

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:CO2, Nd:YAG, and argon lasers have been used for 5 years for experimental and clinical procedures at the National Cancer Institute of Milan under the auspices of the National Research Council. Experimental data regarding tumor cell spread through lymphatic and hematic channels and cell viability in the fumes after CO2...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Emanuelli H,Bandieramonte G,Marchesini R,Fava G,Rodari A,Colombo MP,Costa A,Spinelli P,Zunino F,Chiesa F,Cascinelli N,Andreola S,Pariente R,Canti GF

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:There are some indications that low-level laser therapy (LLLT) may delay the development of skeletal muscle fatigue during high-intensity exercise. There have also been claims that LED cluster probes may be effective for this application however there are differences between LED and laser sour...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Leal Junior EC,Lopes-Martins RA,Rossi RP,De Marchi T,Baroni BM,de Godoi V,Marcos RL,Ramos L,Bjordal JM

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:While controlled thermal changes in subcutaneous tissue have been used to trigger apoptosis of fat cells and have been proven clinically efficacious, another mechanism of electromagnetic stress suggests that fat apoptosis could be achieved by a non-thermal manner as well. This animal model study investigates...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Weiss RA,Bernardy J

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Smear layer removal with EDTA from root canal walls allows greater cleaning and disinfection of root canals. However, because Er:YAG laser acts on the removal of the smear layer, the objective of investigation was to analyze in vitro the effect of Er:YAG laser on dentin root canal wall permeab...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Pecora JD,Brugnera-Júnior A,Cussioli AL,Zanin F,Silva R

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fluorescence spectroscopy is a promising new technique for discrimination of normal and atherosclerotic arterial tissues. It has been suggested that this technique be used as a guidance system for laser angiosurgery catheters; however, irradiation by 476-nm light can change the spectroscopic properties of arterial tis...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Chaudhry HW,Richards-Kortum R,Kolubayev T,Kittrell C,Partovi F,Kramer JR,Feld MS

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Moraxella catarrhalis is a significant cause of pediatric otitis media (OM), which is the most prevalent bacterial infection in children and primary reason for antibiotic administration in this population. Moreover, biofilm formation has been implicated as a primary mechanism of chronic or recu...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Luke-Marshall NR,Mang TS,Hansen LA,Campagnari AA

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Concerning current clinical practice, laser-assisted lipoplasty is still secondary to other procedures. In order to evaluate effects of thermal interaction with fatty-tissue, a near infrared diode laser was examined under reproducible conditions. METHODS:Based on optical spectroscopy of fatty-...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： O'Dey Dm,Prescher A,Poprawe R,Gaus S,Stanzel S,Pallua N

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Laryngeal lesions are usually investigated by microlaryngoscopy, biopsy, and histopathology. This study aimed to evaluate the combined use of Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) and High-Speed Imaging (HSI) in the differentiation of glottic lesions in awake patients. STUDY DESIGN:Prospective diagnostic ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Volgger V,Felicio A,Lohscheller J,Englhard AS,Al-Muzaini H,Betz CS,Schuster ME

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fourth harmonic wavelength (266 nm) of a neodymium YAG laser was used to cut precise grooves on the surface of the human cornea. Well-controlled cuts were made using the laser operating at 1.3 kHz. The width of the grooves was 2-3 micron. The depth could be controlled by varying the amount of laser exposure. ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Berns MW,Gaster RN

更新日期：1985-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the principle uses of ophthalmic lasers, providing historical background with an emphasis on new applications and areas of investigation. Ophthalmic photocoagulation was the first medical laser application and has restored or maintained vision in millions of people. More recently, photodisruption ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Krauss JM,Puliafito CA

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:In a previous study, the possibility of removal of dog gingival melanin pigmentation with CO(2) laser therapy was reported. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of the CO(2) laser on human gingival pigmentation and evaluate the clinical outcome. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND M...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Nakamura Y,Hossain M,Hirayama K,Matsumoto K

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:During endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), intra-operative bleeding can significantly compromise visualization of the surgical field. The diode laser that provides good hemostatic and vaporization effects and excellent photocoagulation has been successfully applied in endoscopic surgery with severa...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Lee JC,Lai WS,Ju DT,Chu YH,Yang JM

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Port-wine stain (PWS) is a congenital, progressive vascular malformation of the dermis. The use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for the characterization of blood vessels in PWS skin has been demonstrated by several groups. In the past few years, advances in OCT technology have greatly in...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Liu G,Jia W,Nelson JS,Chen Z

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:5-Aminolevulinic acid based photodynamic therapy (5-ALA-PDT) has revealed promising results in the treatment of inflammatory joint diseases due to the sensitivity of inflamed synovial tissue. For 5-ALA-PDT to be safe and beneficial for intra-articular applications, resistance of chondrocytes is essential to p...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Egli RJ,Di Criscio A,Hempfing A,Schoeniger R,Ganz R,Hofstetter W,Leunig M

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation was designed to compare standard scalpel transections of the tibial branch of the rat sciatic nerve with those performed using either a milliwatt carbon dioxide (CO2) or a potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP/532) laser. Four transection groups consisted of nerves sectioned with (1) scalpel (control), (...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Fligny I,Wu JS,Samonte BR,Fried MP

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For the past 15 years we have used photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat endobronchial tumors. Unfortunately patients who have non-primary lung cancer metastatic to bronchi and who have failed other treatment regimens may not be offered endobronchial tumor management. Thirteen patients with endobronchial tumor...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： McCaughan JS Jr

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Inflammation is a well-known consequence of surgery. Although surgical debulking of tumor is beneficial to patients, the onset of inflammation in injured tissue may impede the success of adjuvant therapies. One marker for postoperative inflammation is IL-6, which is released as a consequence of surgical injur...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Davis RW 4th,Papasavvas E,Klampatsa A,Putt M,Montaner LJ,Culligan MJ,McNulty S,Friedberg JS,Simone CB 2nd,Singhal S,Albelda SM,Cengel KA,Busch TM

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:partial ciliary processes argon laser photocoagulation (PCLP) in the management of glaucoma has been the subject of a carefully conducted, prospective 5+-year clinical trial in 22 eyes of 20 patients. The mean intraocular pressure (IOP) +/- SD was significantly lower (15.5 +/- 3.6 mm Hg) than before the procedure (29....

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Lee PF,Shihab Z,Eberle M

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Cutaneous and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis are diseases characterized by skin or mucosal manifestations. In the new world, Leishmania braziliensis is the main etiological agent of cutaneous leishmaniasis, condition that may evolve to the mucocutaneous form. The therapeutic arsenal routinely empl...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Barbosa AF,Sangiorgi BB,Galdino SL,Barral-Netto M,Pitta IR,Pinheiro AL

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser balloon angioplasty with Nd:YAG energy has been proposed as a method to seal intimal dissection and prevent elastic recoil after balloon angioplasty. To better define the vessel response to laser balloon angioplasty, its effects on luminal diameter, Indium-111 labelled platelet deposition, and histology were stu...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Alexopoulos D,Sanborn TA,Marmur JD,Badimon JJ,Badimon L,Dische R,Fuster V

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Laser resurfacing with the 950 micros pulsed CO(2) laser is an effective treatment for photodamage and acne scarring; however, the potential for prolonged erythema and delayed re-epithelialization dissuade many patients from the procedure. With the use of erbium lasers alone, there is a decreas...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Rostan EF,Fitzpatrick RE,Goldman MP

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser with non-linear optical crystals to produce the 5th (213 nm) and the 4th (266 nm) harmonic frequencies. Using these two wavelengths, we ablated fresh porcine corneas and type I collagen synthetic epikeratoplasty lenticules. For the 213-nm ablation, radiant exposure was 1.3 J/cm2. The ...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Gailitis RP,Ren QS,Thompson KP,Lin JT,Waring GO 3rd

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Many studies of laser-induced thermal decomposition of dental enamel have demonstrated a reduction in the rate of acid dissolution, size of artificial caries-like lesions, and acid reactivity. Additionally, studies have correlated the loss of carbonate from dental enamel with a reduction in ac...

journal_title：Lasers in surgery and medicine

authors： Zuerlein MJ,Fried D,Featherstone JD

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00