Laser Pulpotomy (Jones)

Question 1

Lasers can ALSO help with

Answer 1

Wound healing (photobiomodulation)
Teeth Whitening
Biopsy
Caries prevention
Early caries diagnosis

Question 2

Contraindications of lasers

Answer 2

1) Cardiac pacemaker (esp angina/arythmia)
2) Beware Immunocompromised patients + disease transmission via generated aerosols

Question 3

Limitations of lasers

Answer 3

1) Req additional training
2) $$$$$

Question 4

Laser pulpotomies

Answer 4

High clinical success rate w/ diode lasers, radiographic success not as good

Question 5

Diode lasers are

Answer 5

1) compact
2) relatively affordable
3) 800-1000nm
4) Soft tissue use only
5) Bactericidal

Question 6

ND:YAG lasers have

Answer 6

clotting potential at 650 microseconds pulse duration