SP-18 Laser Irradiation and Pulp Space Decontamination: An Evidence-Based Approach
CE: 1.0
Course Description:
Nowadays, lasers have been suggested in the modern endodontic armamentarium, mostly aiding the disinfecting procedures – either directly or indirectly. The incorporation of this technology into everyday endodontic practice requires thorough understanding of the physics behind the application, as the parameters of laser irradiation (wavelength, pulse length, power, fluence) affects the interaction with the target tissue (through absorption, penetration depth, diffusion etc) and all of the above influence the outcome. This lecture will review the associated literature on evidence-based terms and will address the potential of the “light” for laser-assisted endodontics.
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Describe the ways, laser irradiation influences intracanal bacterial load.
- Discuss the different wavelengths that can be used for pulp space sterilization.
- List the proper laser(s) for each disinfecting application.
Key:
Eleftherios Terry R.. Farmakis, D.D.S., MDSc., PhD
Dr Eleftherios-Terry R. Farmakis is an Endodontist by specialization (1997) and is Associate Professor at the Dept of Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, since 2008. He has published many articles in international peer-reviewed journals and lectured extensively in many countries. His main lecturing topics, among others, are on Lasers in Endodontics, Endodontic Sealers, Self-Adjusting File and Irrigation. He is also the Treasurer of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA).
Eleftherios Terry R.. Farmakis, D.D.S., MDSc., PhD
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.