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The osteo‐odonto‐kerato‐prosthesis (OOKP) procedure is a complex, multi‐stage, multidisciplinary surgical intervention for the treatment of severe corneal blindness. One step of the OOKP consists of creating a precise hole into… Click to show full abstract
The osteo‐odonto‐kerato‐prosthesis (OOKP) procedure is a complex, multi‐stage, multidisciplinary surgical intervention for the treatment of severe corneal blindness. One step of the OOKP consists of creating a precise hole into a tooth in which an optic cylinder is subsequently inserted; its shape must ensure a perfect watertight fit. The Er: YAG laser (L) used in this study is part of CARLO®, the first laser osteotome that enables surgical planning based on computed tomography data, robot guidance, and a precise execution of laser cuts in teeth and bone tissue, using laser photoablation rather than conventional mechanical methods. The purpose of this study was to assess whether the Er: YAG laser is non‐inferior compared to a conventional drill.
Journal Title: Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
Year Published: 2019
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