In vitro study of 980nm diode laser in dental implant disinfection

Objective: To evaluate the potential of 980nm diode laser to reduce bacteria after irradiation of three different dental implant surfaces contaminated with Enterococcus faecalis and Porphyromonas gingivalis, as well as the possible changes in the irradiated implant surfaces.Methods: Seventy two impl...

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Main Authors: Fábio Gonçalves, Artêmio Luiz Zanetti, Raquel Virgínia Zanetti, Saturnino Aparecido Ramalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade São Leopoldo Mandic 2009-12-01
Series:RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia
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Online Access:http://www.revistargo.com.br/include/getdoc.php?id=4224&article=189&mode=pdf