Publications by authors named "Rai Matheus Carvalho Santos"
Lasers Med Sci
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed the impact of chitosan on dentin treatment after using an Er:YAG laser for caries removal in children with cavities.
- The research involved 80 children's teeth, comparing the effectiveness of the laser and traditional bur methods along with treatment using a 2.5% chitosan solution or distilled water.
- Results indicated that the Er:YAG laser significantly reduced Streptococcus mutans levels, while chitosan further enhanced antibacterial effects, but both methods showed similar outcomes for restoration quality over time.
