Transmission of Q-switched erbium:YSGG (lambda=2.79 microm) and erbium:YAG (lambda=2.94 microm) laser radiation through germanium oxide and sapphire optical fibres at high pulse energies.

abstract：:Detection of demineralization of root surface caries is an important issue since preventive approaches prolong tooth life. Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) has been shown to be useful for the laboratory assessment of demineralization of root surfaces. The aim of this study was to determine the demineraliz...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Durmusoglu O,Tağtekin DA,Yanikoğlu F

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bactericidal activity of a pulsed fibre-optic Nd-YAP laser on various strains of oral bacteria: Prevotella nigrescens, Streptococcus sanguis, Actinomyces viscosus (i), Fusobacterium nucleatum, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans and Peptostreptococcus micros (i) was evaluated. A 200-μm optical fibre was placed in...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Rochd T,Calas P,Roques C

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser micromachining with ultrashort pulses has shown great promise for clean, safe surgical treatment of bone tissue. However, comparisons of performance and development of "best practice" have been hampered by the difficulty of comparing results across a wide variety of experimental approaches and under surgically i...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ashforth SA,Oosterbeek RN,Bodley OLC,Mohr C,Aguergaray C,Simpson MC

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laser acupuncture is a modality of low-level light therapy used as an alternative to needling for the past three decades. Although it has proved effective for the treatment of various conditions, the mechanisms underlying its effects are not fully understood. To contribute to this understanding, this study was designe...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Erthal V,da Silva MD,Cidral-Filho FJ,Santos AR,Nohama P

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A growing number of laboratory and clinical studies over the past 10 years have shown that low-level laser stimulation (633 or 670 nm) at extremely low power densities (about 0.15 mW/cm(2)), when administered through a particular emission mode, is capable of eliciting significant biological effects. Studies on cell cu...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Baratto L,Calzà L,Capra R,Gallamini M,Giardino L,Giuliani A,Lorenzini L,Traverso S

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-level visible light irradiation was found to stimulate proliferation potential of various types of cells in vitro. Stem cells in general are of significance for implantation in regenerative medicine. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of low-level light irradiation on the proliferation of m...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Lipovsky A,Oron U,Gedanken A,Lubart R

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of temperature-controlled laser soldering for repair of large perforated corneas in a porcine model. Eight Yorkshire pigs aged 6 months underwent 6-mm-deep 180° crescent-shaped trephination of the central corneas. Right corneal injuries were repaired by placement of 47 % bovine a...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Tal K,Strassmann E,Loya N,Ravid A,Kariv N,Weinberger D,Katzir A,Gaton DD

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitrogen laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and tungsten halogen lamp excited diffuse reflectance spectra were recorded in 350- to 700-nm range on a miniature fiber-optic spectrometer from in vitro premolar tooth during various stages of artificial erosion with 36% phosphoric acid. Both the LIF spectral intensity and th...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Thomas SS,Mallia RJ,Jose M,Subhash N

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Compensatory hypertrophy (CH) occurs due to excessive mechanical load on a muscle, promoting an increase in the size of muscle fibers. In clinical practice, situations such as partial nerve injuries, denervation, and muscle imbalance caused by trauma to muscles and nerves or diseases that promote the loss of nerve con...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Martinelli A,Andreo L,Alves AN,Terena SML,Santos TC,Bussadori SK,Fernandes KPS,Mesquita-Ferrari RA

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of the 488-nm wavelength of argon laser at different power densities and irradiation times on the degree of conversion (DC), temperature rise, water sorption, solubility, flexural strength, flexural modulus, and microhardness of bisphenole A glycol dimethacrylate and triethylen glycol dimethacrylate with a ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Khosroshahi ME,Atai M,Nourbakhsh MS

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Corrosiveness of enamel surfaces of Smartbleach, Opus White, Opalescense Xtra Boost and a gel containing titanium dioxide (TiO(2)) particles, activated either by a frequency doubled neodymium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser (532 nm) or a diode laser (810 nm) was evaluated by environmental scanning electron mic...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Goharkhay K,Schoop U,Wernisch J,Hartl S,De Moor R,Moritz A

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acid resistance of erbium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er:YAG) lased sub-surface dentin using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Dentin disks were exposed to a single pulse of Er:YAG laser irradiation at 80 mJ/pulse under water spray, with the contact sapphire tip vertical ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： He Z,Otsuki M,Sadr A,Tagami J

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) induces anti-inflammatory and angiogenic activities in wound healing. However, the mechanism of action and optimal parameters require further clarification. In this study, we investigated the effects of LLLT on wound healing matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 immunoexpression and angiogeni...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： de Medeiros ML,Araújo-Filho I,da Silva EM,de Sousa Queiroz WS,Soares CD,de Carvalho MG,Maciel MA

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed the effect of curcumin as a photosensitizer in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) for the treatment of induced periodontitis in rats. Periodontitis was induced via a ligature around the mandibular first molar on the left side of 96 rats. The ligature was removed 7 days later, and the animals...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Theodoro LH,Ferro-Alves ML,Longo M,Nuernberg MAA,Ferreira RP,Andreati A,Ervolino E,Duque C,Garcia VG

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail. The aim of this randomized controlled clinical trial was to compare the efficacy of 2940-nm Er:YAG laser treatment combined with a 5% amorolfine lacquer versus amorolfine monotherapy for treating onychomycosis. In this study, patients with onychomycosis of the great toe...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Zhang J,Zhang Y,Qin J,Lu S,Cai W,Li J,Huang H,Yang S,Xi L

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low-intensity laser therapy (LILT) has been considered as a treatment modality in diabetic distal symmetric polyneuropathy (DSP). The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of LILT on DSP. We examined 107 subjects with type 2 diabetes for detection of DSP using the Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Khamseh ME,Kazemikho N,Aghili R,Forough B,Lajevardi M,Hashem Dabaghian F,Goushegir A,Malek M

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The published online version contains mistake. Warren S. Warren was not included in the author group section. Corrected author group section is shown above. ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Puza CJ,Warren WS,Mosca PJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infrared laser therapy is used for skeletal muscle repair based on its biostimulative effect on satellite cells. However, shortening of telomere length limits regenerative potential in satellite cells, which occurs after each cell division cycle. Also, laser therapy could be more effective on non-physiologic tissues. ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： da Silva Neto Trajano LA,Stumbo AC,da Silva CL,Mencalha AL,Fonseca AS

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the cardiovascular system is not fully established. Since the endothelium is an important endocrine element, establishing the mechanisms of LLLT action is an important issue.The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of transdermal LLLT on endothelial function.In th...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Szymczyszyn A,Doroszko A,Szahidewicz-Krupska E,Rola P,Gutherc R,Jasiczek J,Mazur G,Derkacz A

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Wound healing is a very complex process, some phases of which have only recently been explained. Magnetic and electromagnetic fields can modulate this process in a non-thermal way. The aim of this research was to compare the influence of constant and pulsed electromagnetic fields and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Matic M,Lazetic B,Poljacki M,Djuran V,Matic A,Gajinov Z

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate and compare the effects of high intensity laser therapy (HILT) and low level laser therapy (LLLT) on the treatment of patients with Bell's palsy. Forty-eight patients participated in and completed this study. The mean age was 43 ± 9.8 years. They were randomly assigned i...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Alayat MS,Elsodany AM,El Fiky AA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study analyzed the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) with low-level laser therapy on nociceptive behavior and neuronal activity in the trigeminal nucleus after experimental unilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc injury. The animals were divided into 4 groups (n = 10 each): group 1, surgical injury of the...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： de Freitas Rodrigues A,de Oliveira Martins D,Chacur M,Luz JGC

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have been suggested that photodynamic therapy (PDT) can be used as an adjuvant treatment for denture stomatitis. In this study, we evaluated the effects of multiple sessions of PDT on Candida glabrata biofilms in specimens of polymerized acrylic resin formed after 5 days. Subsequently, four applicatio...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： de Figueiredo Freitas LS,Rossoni RD,Jorge AOC,Junqueira JC

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective case-control study aimed to compare 30 versus 40 W power of CO2 laser for the therapy of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). Postmenopausal women with severe intensity of dyspareunia and dryness were eligible to be included in this study. Primary outcomes were dyspareunia and dryness. Seconda...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Pitsouni E,Grigoriadis T,Falagas M,Tsiveleka A,Salvatore S,Athanasiou S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to evaluate the success rate of failed implants re-implanted after surface treatment with CO2 laser. Despite the widespread use of dental implants, there are many incidents of failures. It is believed that lasers can be applied to decontaminate the implant surface without damaging the ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Kasraei S,Torkzaban P,Shams B,Hosseinipanah SM,Farhadian M

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study is twofold: (1) to determine the feasibility of optical coherence tomography (OCT) to differentiate normal and diseased tissue of the neck region intraoperatively and (2) to evaluate how accurately a cohort of test subjects can identify various tissue types when shown a sample set of OCT imag...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Rubinstein M,Hu AC,Chung PS,Kim JH,Osann KE,Schalch P,Armstrong WB,Wong BJF

更新日期：2020-04-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Facial freckles are a cosmetic concern to Egyptians, particularly young females. Several therapeutic lines exist with variable response rates and limitations. Fractional carbon dioxide (FCO2) laser provides minimal ablation and therefore less down time and less side effects. The efficacy and safety of this laser techn...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： El Zawahry B,Zaki N,Hafez V,Abdel Hay R,Fahim A

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are secreted signaling molecules belonging to the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) superfamily. The objective of this study was to determine how gallium-aluminum-arsenium (GaAlAs) 650 nm laser influenced the action of BMPs on bone defects created in rat femurs. The sample c...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Denadai AS,de Carvalho Pde T,dos Reis FA,Belchior AC,Pereira DM,Dourado DM,Silva IS,de Oliveira LV

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to evaluate the adaptation and micro-structure of Co-Cr alloy maxillary complete denture base plates fabricated by the selective laser melting (SLM) technique. Twenty pairs of edentulous casts were randomly and evenly divided into two groups, and manufacturing of the Co-Cr alloy maxillary ...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Ye Y,Jiao T,Zhu J,Sun J

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of the CO(2) laser in the management of oral dysplastic lesions has become a more common practice. Very few studies have evaluated recurrence, residual disease malignant transformation, and overall outcome in patients undergoing such a procedure. In this prospective study, a total of 123 oral dysplastic lesion...

journal_title：Lasers in medical science

authors： Jerjes W,Upile T,Hamdoon Z,Al-Khawalde M,Morcos M,Mosse CA,Hopper C

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00