EVALUATION OF FLUOURESCENCE DEGREE OF DIFFERENT RESTORATIVE MATERIALS USING LASER DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

Abstract

In this study, the evaluation of flouresence of various restorative materials and different colors of the two restorative materials by using Laser Fluouresence Diagnostic System was aimed. Cavities were prepared on the occlusal surfaces of the unerupted third human molars. Glass ionomer cements, compomer, and resin composite materials were placed and laser fluoresence was measured by Kavo DIAGNOdent laser device. Data were statistically analyzed with Kruskal-Walls test, Darkest shade of Valux resing compostie (A3.5) and Dyract compomer (C2, C3, A4) were found to have less fluoresence than the ligher shades. These differences ares similar to obtained from sound tooth structures and decay. It will be better of flouresence laser diagnostic device is not used alone for examination of restored teeth by esthetic restorative materials.