J Korean Acad Conserv Dent.  2002 Nov;27(6):555-560. 10.5395/JKACD.2002.27.6.555.

The experimental study for the effect of tooth-brushing on the laser irradiated dentin surface

• Park DS

• KMID: 1987313
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5395/JKACD.2002.27.6.555

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Dentin

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Control group showing that most of the orifices of dentinal tubules were closed. ×5,000

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  Fig. 2 In the experimental group brushed for 45 minutes, almost all dentinal orifices were still occluded and the smear layer covered the dentin surface. × 5,000

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  Fig. 3 In experimental groups brushed for 90 minutes, only moderate patchy smear layer was observed. Many open tubules were visible. ×5,000

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  Fig. 4 In the experimental group brushed for 180 minutes, most of the smear layer was removed and many tubule orifices were open.×5,000

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