Removal of calcified attached denticle with a pulsed dye laser. A case report.

Abstract

This article presents the removal of an attached pulp denticle with the use of a pulsed dye laser. The quartz fiber was introduced in the root canal and placed in direct contact with the free border of the denticle. Thirty-two pulses were necessary to fragment the pulp stone. A scanning electron-microscopic study shows a sharp section at the base of the pulp stone.

• Authors: J P Rocca, J R Jasmin, J P Duprez
• Journal: Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology (Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol) Vol. 77 Issue 3 Pg. 281-4 (Mar 1994) ISSN: 0030-4220 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8170661 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Dental Pulp Calcification (surgery)
• Humans
• Laser Therapy
• Molar, Third (surgery)