Accession Number:

ADA076323

Title:

Effects of Carbon Dioxide Laser Radiation on Bone. An Initial Report,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY INST OF DENTAL RESEARCH WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Allen ,Gary W.
• Adrian,James C.

Report Date:

1979-10-17

Pagination or Media Count:

11.0

Abstract:

A study of the effects of carbon dioxide laser radiation on bone was conducted. Results indicated that wounds produced by a carbon dioxide laser have a retarded rate of healing when comparable size produced by a surgical bur. The retarded healing is probably due to the presence of a black, carbonaceous surface material resulting from the thermal effects of laser radiation. Author

Descriptors:

• *CARBON DIOXIDE LASERS
• *RADIATION EFFECTS
• *LASER RADIOBIOLOGY
• SURGERY
• HEALING
• BONES

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Radiobiology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE