Title of article
FT-Raman Spectroscopic Studies of Nd/YAG Laser Irradiated Human Dental Enamel
Author/Authors
Aminzadeh, Amanollah College of Chemistry - Isfahan University of Technology - Isfahan , Shahabi, Sima Faculty of Dentistry - Isfahan University of Medical Science - Isfahan , Walsh, L.J Faculty of Dentistry - University of Queensland - Brisbane Qld 4000 - Australia
Pages
3
From page
44
To page
46
Abstract
FTR-Raman Spectra of human dental enamel, both laser-irradiated and untreated, are reported. Spectra are compared with hydroxyapatite. It is evident that unlike the CO2 laser, the Nd/YAG laser does not induce any chemical change in dental enamel.
Keywords
Hydroxyapatite , Human dental enamel , Nd/YAG laser , FT-Raman Spectroscopy
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2002
Record number
2429091
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