Effect of Laser Pre-Drilling on Insertion Torque of Orthodontic Miniscrews: A Preliminary Study
10.5856/JKDS.2017.10.2.66
- Author:
Keun Hwa KIM
1
;
Sung Hwan CHOI
;
Jung Yul CHA
;
Chung Ju HWANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthodontics and Institute of Craniofacial Deformity, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, Seoul, Korea. hwang@yuhs.ac
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Diameter;
Er,Cr:YSGG-laser;
Insertion torque;
Irradiation time;
Laser pre-drilling;
Miniscrews
- MeSH:
Animals;
Dogs;
Models, Animal;
Torque
- From:Journal of Korean Dental Science
2017;10(2):66-73
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of different-sized drill tips and laser irradiation times on the initial stability of orthodontic miniscrews placed in Er,Cr:YSGG-laser pre-drilled holes in an animal model. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Laser pre-drilled holes were made in dog mandibular bone with an Er,Cr:YSGG laser using irradiation times of 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 seconds, and tip diameters of 0.4 and 0.6 mm. The maximum diameter and depth of the pre-drilled holes was measured with micro computed tomography. The maximum insertion torque was measured during placement the miniscrew. RESULT: Laser pre-drilled holes were conical shaped. The maximum diameter of pre-drilled holes increased with longer laser irradiation times (P>0.05) and larger tip diameters (P < 0.05). The depth of pre-drilled holes increased with longer laser irradiation times and larger tip diameters (P < 0.05). When the 0.4 mm tip, but not the 0.6 mm tip, was used, the insertion torque decreased significantly with longer laser irradiation times (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Tip diameter impacted insertion torque more than irradiation time. It takes at least 9 seconds using a 0.6 mm tip to create a 0.8 mm diameter and 1.0 mm depth hole in thick cortical bone.
