Mathematical model governing laser produced dental cavity

  • B. S. Yilbas*
  • , M. Karatoy
  • , Z. Yilbas
  • , E. Karakas
  • , A. Bilge
  • , H. B. Usteunbas
  • , O. Ceyhan
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Formation of dental cavity may be improved by using a laser beam. This provides nonmechanical contact, precise location of cavity, rapid processing and increased hygienity. Further examination of interaction mechanism is needed to improve the application of lasers in dentistry. This study examines the temperature rise and thermal stress development in the enamel during Nd YAG laser irradiation. It is found that the stresses developed in the enamel are not high enough to cause cracks in the enamel. A one dimensional transient heat transfer model was introduced to obtain temperature distribution inside enamel while temperature dependent stress analysis was carried out to develop stress distribution in the enamel.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
PublisherPubl by Int Soc for Optical Engineering
Pages446-451
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0819402419, 9780819402417
DOIs
StatePublished - 1990

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume1200
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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