Retrieval of cement-retained zirconia implant-supported crowns with an Er,Cr:YSGG laser

ConclusionsRetrieval of cement-retained zirconia implant-supported crowns with an Er,Cr:YSGG laser is safe and efficient. Crowns luted with zinc oxide dental cement were retrieved significantly faster while maintaining a significantly lower average temperature than those luted with resin cement. Laser irradiation for decementation did not cause structural changes to zirconia implant-supported crowns.
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