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The process of dentine removal by ultra-short pulse laser is a promising technique for pain-free dental restoration. The aim of this work was to analyze the characteristics of human dentine ablated by a fs-laser of 800 nm wavelength and 1 kHz repetition rate. Precise ablation with clear boundary whereas without cracks and debris can be obtained. The transmittance of the dentine tissue was about 2.7% and the absorption coefficient was about 3.19 cm(-1) at 800 nm. The processed morphology, especial for heat-affected zones, of the dentine was investigated over wide ranges of laser fluences and pulse numbers. The fluence threshold results of dentine were determined as 0.45 J/cm(2) according to the experimental dependence of the ablated depth versus laser fluence. The heat and energy conducting effects of dentine tubules, which is the feature structure, were analyzed by Scanning Electron Microscopy and Wyko Optical Profiling System. The finding of Raman mapping analysis of phosphate indicated that the chemical components and structure of the dentine remained intact before and after ablation. This study confirmed the potential of fs-laser precision micro fabrication in dentistry.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE 36TH INTERNATIONAL MATADOR CONFERENCE
Year: 2010
Page: 473-476
Language: English
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