Purpose Removal of ceramic restorations and appliances can be time consuming, invasive,
and inconvenient. Erbium lasers offer an alternative noninvasive method for debonding of …

Objective The aim of this comprehensive review was to assess the effectiveness of erbium
lasers in the removal of all ceramic fixed dental prostheses (FDPs). Overview Indexed …

Objective To determine the efficiency of debonding porcelain laminate veneers (PLV) by
using several laser parameters and two different application modes of Er: YAG laser [contact …

Introduction: The removal of ceramic veneers is a time-consuming procedure in a dental
office. Little research has been done in alternative removal techniques for ceramic veneers …

Background. Reduced tooth structure in the pediatric and adolescent population is
frequently restored with prefabricated zirconia crowns. On permanent teeth, these …

Resin cements create a high bond between the tooth and ceramic surfaces, thus making it
impossible to remove the restoration in one piece. The aims of this study were to evaluate (i) …

Problem statement Grinding restorations, such as veneers, with rotary instruments, is the
conventional removal approach. It may be accompanied by micro-fractures that affect the …

The longevity of ceramic laminate veneers can be influenced by several factors, which can
result in the need for a removal process. Laser removal has emerged as a good alternative …

Introduction: The objective of this study was to compare in vitro the resistance and type of
failure in the debonding of lithium disilicate veneers with four different thicknesses using an …

Erbium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er: YAG) laser debonding is a promising removal method
in prosthodontics. This study aimed to assess Er: YAG laser energy transmission through …