Abstract
Previous studies have recorded the reduction of caries-like lesions in extracted human teeth that have been irradiated with CO<SUB>2</SUB> laser. Other studies have shown a decrease in dissolution rate of enamel that has been irradiated with CO<SUB>2</SUB> laser and acid resistance. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Argon laser irradiation on acid resistance and demineralization of dental enamel. Human enamel was laser irradiated with approximately 60 J/cm<SUP>2</SUP> and 120 J/cm<SUP>2</SUP>. The amount of demineralization was determined in a rotating disk assembly (0.1 M acetate buffer, pH-4.5) for 24 hours and the results determined and plotted against the nonlased control using microradiographs and computerized imaging. The amount of dissolution of tooth structure lost to demineralization in 4.5 pH acid bath in a 24 hour period was reduced from approximately 140 micrometers to approximately 70 micrometers . This study show that demineralization is reduced when human enamel is exposed to Argon laser irradiation.
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