Susceptibility of Nd:YAG laser-irradiated root surfaces in replanted teeth to external inflammatory resorption

Abstract— NdYAG laser-induced modification of the root surface may inhibit development of external inflammatory resorption in replanted teeth. This study tested this hypothesis in vivo. The pulp chambers of six mandibular premolars in each of two dogs were accessed, inoculated with plaque, and sealed (Groups 1, 2). Two additional premolars in each dog were endodontically treated without inoculation (Groups 3, 4). After 2 weeks, teeth were hemisected and extracted. Each root had a 2times3 mm surface area denuded of cementum on the buccal and lingual surface. In Groups 1 (n= 12 roots) and 3 (n=4), the denuded surfaces were wiped with 15% EDTA, coated with black ink, and irradiated with Nd:YAG laser (0.75 W, 15 ppc, 300 pm tip, 20 s). In Groups 2 (n= 12) and 4 (n= 4), the surfaces were wiped with 15% EDTA, and rinsed with sterile saline for 20 s. Roots were replanted within 5 min. The dogs were perfwion-euthanised 10 weeks after replantation. Block specimens were removed, decalcified, embedded and horizontally sectioned (6 pm) at 180-pm intervals, resulting in 10 to 14 cross-sections of each root. From these, the middle five consecutive sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin, and observed by light microscopy for occurrence of surface, inflammatory and replacement resorption on the denuded surfaces. No obvious differences were noted between the laser-irradiated and non-irradiated surfaces. Inflammatory resorption was frequent in Groups 1 and 2, and absent in Groups 3 and 4. Replacement resorption was minimal in Groups 1 and 2, and frequent in Groups 3 and 4. Differences between Groups 1 and 2, and between Groups 3 and 4 were not significant, whereas the differences between the two pairs of groups were statistically significant (chi-square and two-way ANOVA, P>0.006). These results did not support the hypothesis, and questioned the clinical validity of the surface modification in NdYAG laser-irradiated den-tin. Therefore, the clinical application of NdYAG laser to the root surfaces of replanted teeth is not warranted.     

激光治疗膜性白内障：术前干涉视力测定的意义

应用激光干涉视力仪检测了23例(23只眼)膜性白内障Nd:YAG激光切开术前及术后的干涉视力,结果显示:术前与术后干涉视力之间的差异无显著性(P>0.05)。术前干涉视力与术后矫正视力呈正相关(P<0.05),提示半透明膜性白内障对激光干涉视力无显著影响.激光干涉视力是反映术后视力康复的可靠方法.但在具体分析时,应注意假阴性和假阳性的可能.65.2%的眼术后矫正视力高于术后干涉视力,反映了高度屈光不正的无晶体眼对激光干涉条纹在视网膜上的形成有一定的影响.     

An XPS and SEM evaluation of six chemical and physical techniques for cleaning of contaminated titanium implants

The purpose of the present study was to analyse clinically failed and retrieved implants prior to and after cleaning by means of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray induced photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) as compared to unused controls. Six different chemical and physical techniques for cleaning of contaminated titanium implants were evaluated: 1) rinsing in absolute ethanol for 10 min, 2) cleaning in ultrasonic baths containing trichloroethylene (TRI) and absolute ethanol, 10 min in each solution, 3) abrasive cleaning for 30 s, 4) cleaning in supersaturated citric acid for 30 s, 5) cleaning with continuous CO2-laser in dry conditions at 5 W for 10 s, 6) cleaning with continuous CO2-laser in wet conditions (saline) at 5 W for 10 s. SEM of failed implants showed the presence of contaminants of varying sizes and XPS showed almost no titanium but high carbon signals. XPS of unused titanium implants showed lower levels of titanium as previously reported, probably due to contamination of carbon which increased with time in room air. Cleaning of used implants in citric acid followed by rinsing with deionized water for 5 min followed by cleaning in ultrasonic baths with TRI and absolute ethanol gave the best results with regard to macroscopical appearance and surface composition. However, as compared to the unused implants the results from an element composition point of view were still unsatisfactory. It is concluded that further development and testing of techniques for cleaning of organically contaminated titanium is needed.     

Cardiovascular Laser Application

With the invention of the laser, many clinical disciplines have taken advantage of this new energy source. Its precision, intensity and energy density is superior to all other known surgical devices. Based on the principle of light amplification from a photon-emitting resonator, the monochromaticity, collimation and coherence provide the high-energy density of the laser beam for medical applications. The state-of-the-art and future potential of laser use in cardiovascular diseases will be reviewed. Most of the work in this field has been accomplished during the past decade with numerous research projects. Although many technical advances have been made, so far the results in cardiovascular medicine are in the areas of vessel anastomosis, ablation of conduction passes for arrhythmia therapy, and angioplasty. In this paper, special attention will be given to the recent success in XeCl excimer laser application for photodecomposition of tissue with a goal of improved recanalization. The high-power density of the XeCl excimer laser provides significant advantages for the disruption of both embolic and calcified plaque. Regardless of the type of tissue ablated, gross, histologic, and ultra-structural analysis confirmed the absence of thermal injury in luminar recanalization as well as in animal studies. Progress in the manufacture of catheters, with multiple very small diameter fibers, led to the decisive breakthrough in clinical laser angioplasty. Peripheral as well as coronary arteries have been successfully recanalized followed by balloon dilatation. The ease of application and the success achieved thus far have resulted in an optimistic assessment for laser medicine.     

天然药物中硒的正交设计石墨炉原子吸收测定

目的:建立天然药物中硒的含量测定方法。方法:应用正交设计法优化石墨炉原子吸收光谱硒的分析条件,特别是混合基体改进剂和石墨炉工作参数的选择。结果:线性范围为5～100ng/ml,相关系数r=0.9994,相对标准偏差RSD<10％,用国家标准物质检验本方法,准确度和精密度良好。结论:本方法适合天然药物中硒的测定     

氩激光治疗中心性浆液性脉络膜视网膜病变

应用氩绿激光光凝治疗中心性浆液性脉络膜视网膜病变36例41只眼。结果视力≥1.0者从术前的17.1％增加到术后的63.5％,而视力≤0.6者从术前的61％降低到术后14.6％,术后1周至1月,多数患眼视网膜下液全部吸收,部分患眼中心凹反光重显。结果还显示术后视力与病程长短有关,但术后视力与渗漏点的方位、渗漏点中心凹距离以及神经上皮脱离的大小无关。     

钕钇铝石榴石激光治疗后囊混浊（353例）

采用钕钆铝石榴石激光切除白内障囊外摘除术后１０１例后房人工晶体植入后２５２例的后囊混浊共３５３例，激光治疗疗后视力均明显提高，矫正视力＞１．０者占８２．４％，无１例＜０．５。无明显并发症。     

Quantitative study of the morphological changes in the thyroid gland following IR laser radiation

The morphological changes produced in the thyroid glands of albino rats following radiation with a 904 nm infrared laser were studied. Two different levels of radiation were applied: 46.8 J/cm² and 140.4 J/cm². Evaluation of the changes in the densities of the epithelial, colloidal and follicular volumes and of the activation index revealed that the laser beam produced changes in the thyroid parenchyma. It was observed that there was a direct relationship between the severity of the lesion and the radiation energy applied.