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BIOLASE Technology and its products are regularly featured in clinical and management articles published in the dental trade journals. Please choose from a category below to read the latest material on the Waterlase MD YSGG and ezlase™ lasers, and other products from BIOLASE.


Peer Reviewed
Research Abstracts

(by date published, most recent first)


New & Notable

The impact of an erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser with radial-firing tips on endodontic treatment
U. Schoop, A. Barylyak, K. Goharkhay, F. Beer, J. Wernisch, A. Georgopoulos,W. Sperr, A. Moritz
Lasers in Medical Science
DOI 10.1007/s10103-007-0520-4
Nov 2007

The use of the erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser in endodontic treatment: The results of an in vitro study
Ulrich Schoop, DDS, MD, Kawe Goharkhay, DMD, MD, Johannes Klimscha, DMD, MD, Manuela Zagler, DMD, Johann Wernisch, TD, PhD, Apostolos Georgopoulos, MD, PhD, Wolfgang Sperr, DDS, MD, PhD and Andreas Moritz, DMD, MD, PhD
JADA July 2007

The antimicrobial efficacy of the erbium, chromium:yttrium-scandium-gallium-garnet laser with radial emitting tips on root canal dentin walls infected with Enterococcus faecalis
Wanda Gordon, DMD, Vahid A. Atabakhsh, DDS, Fernando Meza, DMD, Aaron Doms, DDS, Roni Nissan, DMD, Ioana Rizoiu, MS and Roy H. Stevens, DDS, MS JADA July 2007


Treatment of Gingival Pigmentation with Er,Cr:YSGG laser
G. Berk, K. Atici, N. Berk
The Journal of Oral Laser Applications
May 2005

In vivo study of the healing processes that occur in the jaws of rabbits following perforation by an Er,Cr:YSGG laser
Wang X, Zhang G, Matsumoto K.
Lasers in Medicine and Science
May 2005
Topics: Bone, Oral Surgery

Comparison of the emission characteristics of three erbium laser systems: A physical case report
Strabl M, Backer A, Beer F, Moritz A, et al.
Journal of Oral Laser Applications
May 2005
Topics: General

Use of an erbium laser in lieu of retraction cord: a modern technique.
Scott A. General Dentistry,
April 2005
Topics: Soft tissue, aesthetics, restorative

Procurement of autogenous bone from ramus with simultaneous mandibular third-molar removal for bone grafting using the ErCr:YSGG laser: a preliminary report
Lee CY. Journal of Oral Implantology,
March 2005
Topics: Oral surgery, bone, implants

Maximizing esthetic transformations using a closed flap ErCr:YSGG modality
Flax H. Compendium.
March 2005.
Topics: Bone, aesthetics

Morphological comparative study on ablation of dental hard tissues at cavity preparation by Er:YAG and Er,Cr:YSGG lasers.
Harashima T, et al., Photomed Laser Surg
February 2005.
Topics: Restorative, hard tissue

A study on acquired acid resistance of enamel and dentine irradiated by Er, Cr: YSGG laser in vitro.
Qiao LY, Yu JT, et al. Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing.
January 2005
Topics: Cavity preps, bonding, etching, caries resistance

Clinical Healing Process and Symptoms of Two Cases of Chronic Periapical Lesions Treated with Er,Cr:YSGG laser
G. Berk, S. Ulucam, N. Berk
The Journal of Oral Laser Applications
2004

Bactericidal effect of different laser systems in the deep layers of dentin.
Schoop U, Kluger W, Moritz A, et al. Lasers Surg Med.
Winter 2004
Topics: Endo, perio

Closed-flap laser-assisted esthetic dentistry using ErCr:YSGG technology
Flax H, Radz GR. Compendium,
October 2004
Topics: Bone, aesthetics

Selective targeting of protein, water, and mineral in dentin using UV and IR pulse lasers: the effect on the bond strength to composite restorative materials.
Sheth KK, Staninec M, et al. Lasers Surg Med.
Winter 2004
Topics: Bonding, etching, cavity preps

Thermographical and morphological studies of Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation on root canal walls
Ishizaki NT, Matsumoto K, et al. Photomed Laser Surg.
August 2004.
Topics: Endo, perio, dentin

Treatment of the contaminated implant surface using the Er,Cr:YSGG laser
Miller RJ. Implant Dentistry.
June 2004.
Topics: Implants, oral surgery, bone

Maximizing aesthetics and health using a closed-flap ErCr:YSGG laser technique
Flax H. Pract Proced Aesthet Dent.
April 2004
Topics: Bone, aesthetics

Research on the effect of root canal seal achieved by irradiation of Er, Cr:YSGG laser
Yu JT, Wang XD, et al. China Medical University.
February 2004.
Topics: Endo

Comparative study of carious dentin removal by Er,Cr:YSGG laser and Carisolv.
Kinoshita J, et al. J Clin Laser Med Surg.
October 2003
Topics: Restorative, cavity preps, etching

A scanning electron microscopy study on morphological changes of Er, Cr: YSGG laser-cutted dental hard tissue
Yu J, Jia X, et al. China Medical University
October 2003
Topics: Etching, cavity preps

Laser pediatric crowns performed without anesthesia: a contemporary technique.
Jacboson B, et al., J Clin Pediatr Dent.
Fall 2003
Topics: Pediatric dentsitry, cavity preps

Bond strengths of porcelain laminate veneers to tooth surfaces prepared with acid and Er,Cr:YSGG laser etching.
Usumez A, et al. J Prosthet Dent.
July 2003
Topics: Bonding, restorative

Atomic analysis and knoop hardness measurement of the cavity floor prepared by Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation in vitro.
Hossain M, Nakamura Y, et al. J Oral Rehabil.
May 2003
Topics: Cavity preparation

Laser rrot canal therapy.
Chen WH. J Indiana Dent Assoc.
Summer 2003
Topics: Endo

Morphological changes of bovine mandibular bone irradiated by Er,Cr:YSGG laser: an in vitro study.
Wang X, Ishizaki NT. J Clinc Laser Med Surg.
October 2002.
Topics: Bone, oral surgery

The Er,Cr:YSGG hydrokinetic laser system for dentistry--clinical applications.
Mark I, Op't Hof J. SADJ.
August 2002
Topcis: Overview, hard tissue, soft tissue

Compositional and structural changes of human dentin following caries removal by Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation in primary teeth.
Hossain M, Nakamura Y, et al. J Clin Pediatr Dent.
Summer 2002.
Topics: Pediatric dentistry, cavity preps

Microleakage of composite resin restoration in cavities prepared by Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation and etched bur cavities in primary teeth.
Hossain M, Nakamura Y, et al. J Clin Pediat Dent.
Spring 2002.
Topics: Cavity preps, restorative

Effects of erbium,chromium:YSGG laser irradiation on canine mandibular bone.
Kimura Y, Yu DG, et. al. Journal of Periodontology.
September 2001
Topics: Bone, perio, restorative

A study on acquired acid resistance of enamel and dentin irradiated by Er,Cr:YSGG laser.
Hossain M, Nakamura Y, et. al. J Clin Laser Med Surg.
June 2001
Topics: Caries prevention, cavity preps

Effects of erbium, chromium:YSGG laser irradiation on root surface: morphological and atomic analytical studies.
Kimura Y, Yu DG, et al. J Clin Laser Med Surg.
April 2001.
Topics: Endo

Effects of erbium,chromium:YSGG laser irradiation on root canal walls: a scanning electron microscopic and thermographic study.
Yamazaki R, Goya C, et al. Journal of Endodontics.
January 2001.
Topcis: Endo

Microleakage of composite fillings in Er,Cr:YSGG laser-prepared class II cavities.
Gutknecht N, Apel C, et al. Lasers Surg Med. 2001.

Spring 2001
Topics: Cavity preps, bonding, etching

A laser-powered hydrokinetic system for caries removal and cavity preparation.
Hadley J, Young DA, et al. JADA

June 2000.
Topics: Overview, cavity preparation

Morphological and atomic analytical studies on enamel and dentin irradiated by an erbium, chromium:YSGG laser.
Yu DG, Kimura Y, et al. J Clin Laser Med Surg.
June 2000.
Topics: Restorative, endo

Effects of Er,Cr:YSGG laser irradiation in human enamel and dentin: ablation and morphological studies.
Hossain M, Nakamura Y, et al. J Clin Laser Med Surg.
November 1999
Topics: Cavity preps, restorative

Pulpal thermal responses to an erbium,chromium: YSGG pulsed laser hydrokinetic system.
Rizoiu I, Kohanghadosh F, et al. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod.
August 1998.
Topics: Cavity preps, endo, perio

Pulpal response to cavity preparation by an erbium, chromium:YSGG laser-powered hydrokinetic system.
Eversole LR, Rizoiu I, Kimmel AI. JADA.
August 1997.
Topics: Cavity preps, endo, pulp

Preliminary investigations on the utility of an erbium, chromium YSGG laser.
Eversole LR, Rizoiu IM. J Calif Dent Assoc.
December 1995
Topics: Overview, clinical capabilities

Trade Journal Articles
(by date published, most recent first. Please note: Most of these links open Adobe Acrobat files . You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to view the files. High-speed connection is also highly recommended.)


Use of dental implants grows, yet patient education remains the key
Dr. Andrew Spector
Dental Economics
April 2008
Topic: Lasers in Implantology

Don't Just Grin and Bear It
Dental Economics
April 2008
Topic: Painless smile makeovers

Soft-Tissue Surgery: Use of the Er,Cr:YSGG Laser
Robert Tracey, DDS
Dentistry Today
February 2008
Topic: Soft Tissue YSGG Laser Dentistry

BIOLASE CLINICAL CASE OF THE YEAR: 2007
Minimally-invasive, Full-mouth Rehabilitation Using an Er,Cr:YSGG Laser and CAD/CAM Technology
Mark P. Colonna, DDS
Enrico DiVito, DDS
Greg Wiater
Practical Proced Aesthet Dent 2008;20(1):59-63 Dentistry Today
January-February 2008
Topic: YSGG Laser Restoration used with CAD/CAM technology

Lasers Take Your Practice from Good to Great
David S.Eshom, DDS
Dental Economics
September/October 2007
Topics: General overview

High Technology in Implant Dentistry: Part 1
Part 2

Edward R. Kusek, DDS
Dentistry Today
April/September 2007
Topics: General overview

Lasers Assisted Cosmetic Dentistry: the Future is Now
Hugh Flax, DDS, Accredited Member AACD (Private Practice, Atlanta, GA)
Spectrum
September/October 2006
Topics: Cosmetic

Lasers in Oral Implantology
Dr. Robert J. Miller
Dental Practice
September/October 2006
Topics: General overview

WHITEPAPER
Case Studies on Waterlase in Today's Dental Practice: Investing in Your Patients and Your Practics
Shareef Mahdavi
March 2006
Topics: Return on Investment in Laser Technology

Rekindle Your Practice with Laser Light
The addition of dental lasers to a practice can have profound effects.
Dr. Robert Tracey
Dental Economics
September 2005
Topics: General overview

First impressions of the Waterlase MD
Dr. George Freedman. Dentistry Today.
June 2005
Topics: General overview

Utility of the Er,Cr:YSGG laser in endodontics
Dr. David Browdy. PPAD Endo Therapy.
May 2005
Topics: Endodontics

Let There Be Light
Diogo S. Dental Practice Report.
August 2004.
Topic: Editorial commentary

Achieving Success with a Patient-Centric Practice
By Sarah Thomas, reporter
Doctor of Dentistry magazine, August 2004 issue

Evolution of Dental Lasers: From ruby to YSGG.
Jesse J. Dental Economics.
July 2004.
Topics: Overview, clinical capabilities

Integrating Laser Technology Into General and Aesthetic Practice
Valdez A.
The New Face of Asthetics: AACD Monograh 2004 Issue.

Topics: Aesthetics

Bread & Butter: Laser Procedures that provide peak ROI
Dwyer BD, Dental Economics.
April 2004.
Topics: ROI, clinical procedures

Laser-Assisted Amalgam Removal using the ErCr:YSGG laser
Scott AJ. Dentistry Today
July 2003.
Topics: Restorative

Correcting a Patient's Gummy Smile with Ease and Predictability
DiTolla M, Lowe R. DentalTown.
July 2003.
Topics: Crown lengthening, gummy smile reduction

How to Profit from Dental Lasers
MacFarlane G. Dental Economics.
March 2003.

Laser-Assisted Perio Therapy Using the Waterlase.
Trovato JP. Dental Products Report.
November 2002.
Topics: Perio, hygiene

Complete Root Canal Therapy using the Waterlase YSGG
Jesse J. Dental Products Report.
June 2002.
Topics: Endo, overview

Er,Cr:YSGG Laser Root Canal Procedure: A Case Report
Chen WH.
Endodontic Therapy., May 2002 issue.

YSGG Laser Root Canal Therapy
Chen WH. Dentistry Today.
May 2002
Topics: Endo

Crown and Veneer Preparation Using the Er, Cr:YSGG Waterlase™ Hard and Soft Tissue Laser.
Nash R, Colonna, M.
Contemporary Esthetics and Restorative Practice.
October 2002.
Topics: Restorative.

Restorative Dentistry Using the Waterlase.
Vitale W, Canto A. Dental Products Report.
October 2001.
Topics: Restorative.

The Complete Laser for Every Dentist
Vitale W. DentalTown.
April 2001.
Topics: Overview

BIOLASE Laser Extremely Effective
Vitale W. DentalTown.
April 2001.
Topics: Overview

BIOLASE: Innovation and Vision
Bateman KG. DentalTown.
April 2001.
Topics: Overview

Using Lasers to Increase Revenues
Vitale W. Dental Economics.
April 2001.
Topics: Overview

How to Profit from Dental Lasers
Bittner G. Dental Economics.
June 2001.
Topics: Overview




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