The use of air abrasion and glass ionomer cements – Discuss Dentistry https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/use-air-abrasion-and-glass-ionomer-cements/feed/ Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:24:54 +0000 https://bbpress.org/?v=2.6.12 en-US https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/use-air-abrasion-and-glass-ionomer-cements/#post-17003 <![CDATA[Re: The use of air abrasion and glass ionomer cements]]> https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/use-air-abrasion-and-glass-ionomer-cements/#post-17003 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:28:23 +0000 tirath When enamel, dentine and substances in caries lesions are exposed to (laser) light of a specific colour, fluorescence may be induced. This principle is at the basis of two caries diagnostic methods, DIAGNOdent and Quantitative Laser (Light-induced) Fluorescence (QLF). Only the DIAGNOdent is commercially available. Bacterial porphyrins evoke fluorescence when illuminated with red light and the intensity of the emitted light is related to the size of the caries lesion. Published research indicates that the DIAGNOdent is particularly suitable for detecting small bacteria containing caries lesions, and to monitor such lesions. QLF is based on the fluorescence decrease in demineralised enamel upon exposure to blue-violet (laser) light. The intensity of the emitted light is related to the amount of mineral loss in the caries lesion. Using QLF the mineral loss in caries lesions can be measured quantitatively. Like the DIAGNOdent, QLF is particularly suitable to monitor caries lesions.

        

]]> https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/use-air-abrasion-and-glass-ionomer-cements/#post-17008 <![CDATA[Re: The use of air abrasion and glass ionomer cements]]> https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/use-air-abrasion-and-glass-ionomer-cements/#post-17008 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:11:37 +0000 sushantpatel_doc So what is more cost effective and efficient…laser or air abrasion?

        

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The PrepStart H2O hydro-abrasion unit sprays a conical jet of warm water around the abrasive stream to capture virtually all dust. Air-abrasion is now almost totally dust-free. The warm water, which further improves patient comfort, starts and stops instantly with air/abrasive flow. Utilizing the H2O, practitioners can treat patients without injections, treat most conservatively, and treat on diagnosis.

        

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WebMD page providing an overview of restorative dentistry using air abrasion

        

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