Policy on the USe of lasers for pediatric dental patients Flashcards
1
Q
The primary effect of a laser within target tissues is ________
A
photothermal
2
Q
The CO2 laser is primarily a ______ tissue laser
A
soft, it’s wavelength is poorly absorbed by hydroxyapatite
3
Q
Which laser is not used for caries removal?
a) CO2
b) Nd:YAG
c) Erbium
A
a) CO2 (only soft tissue)
Nd:YAH also used for coagulation
4
Q
Why is laser fluorescence (LF) caries detection not recommended under dental resins or sealants?
A
due to high probability of unrealistic findings as a result of intrinsic fluorescence from the sealant material
5
Q
Which laser does not have good hemostatic ability?
a) CO2
b) Nd:YAG
c) Erbium
A
c) Erbium
6
Q
T/F: success rates of laser pulpotomies have been comparable to those of formocresol pulpotomies
A
True
