The effect of Er:YAG laser irradiation on the surface microstructure and roughness of TiO2 implant.
10.5051/jkape.2008.38.1.67
- Author:
Jang Hyuk AN
1
;
Young Hyuk KWON
;
Joon Bong PARK
;
Yeek HERR
;
Jong Hyuk CHUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Periodontology, School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Korea. chungjh@khu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Er:YAG laser;
TiO2 implant;
SEM study;
surface roughness measurement
- MeSH:
Freezing;
Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
- From:The Journal of the Korean Academy of Periodontology
2008;38(1):67-74
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Er:YAG laser on microstructure and roughness of TiO2 blasting implant surface. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ten TiO2 blasting implant were used in this experiment. One implant was control group, and nine TiO2 blasting implant surfaces were irradiated with Er:YAG laser under 100 mJ/pulse, 140 mJ/pulse, and 180 mJ/pulse condition for 1 min, 1.5 min, and 2 min respectively. Optical interferometer and scanning electron microscopy was utilized to measure roughness and microstructure of specimens. RESULTS: The surface roughness was decreased after Er:YAG laser irradiation in all groups, but there was no significant difference. 100 mJ/pulse and 140 mJ/pulse group did not alter the TiO2 blasting implant surface in SEM study while 180 mJ/pulse group altered the TiO2 blasting implant surface. Implant surfaces showed melting, microfracture and smooth surface in 180 mJ/pulse group. CONCLUSION: Detoxification of implant surface using Er:YAG laser must be irradiated with proper energy output and irradiation time to prevent implant surface alteration.
