Skip to main content

Advertisement

Log in

Modifications of Hydroxyapatite properties by nanosecond Nd: YAG laser pulses

  • Published:
Lasers in Manufacturing and Materials Processing Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Lasers unique characteristics can be utilized to enhance hydroxyapatite (HAp) properties by modifying its surface features; namely microhardness and morphology. Laser treatment is a promising route to enhance surface properties of HAp coatings and HAp components. Hydroxyapatite pressed pellets were laser-treated by Q-Switched Nd: YAG nanosecond laser pulses with different laser fluences to alter their surface specifications. A significant increase in laser-treated microhardness was observed compared to the control sample. The use of lasers demonstrated clear improvement of the HAP surface against demineralization. Digital Micro Vickers hardness tester, Atomic Force Microscope, and Scanning Electron Microscope were employed to investigate structural changes and laser-treated depth. New aspects for delaying HAp surface abrasion were explored; showing reduced wear after laser treatment.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  1. Attin, T., Hartmann, O., Hilgers, R., Hellwig, E.: Fluoride retention of incipient enamel lesions after treatment with a calcium fluoride varnish in vivo. Arch. Oral. Bio. 40, 169–174 (1995)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Tagomori, S.: T. Morioka. Combined effects of laser and fluoride on acid resistance of human dental enamel. Caries Res. 23, 225–255 (1989)

  3. Tsai, C., Lin, Y., Huang, S.: H. Chang. In vitro acid resistance of CO2 and Nd-YAG laser-treated human tooth enamel. Caries Res. 36, 423–429 (2002)

  4. Kwon, Y., Kwon, O., Kim, H.: Nd: YAG laser ablation and acid resistance of enamel. Dent. Mater 22, 404–411 (2003)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  5. Stern, R., Vahl, J., Sognnaes, R.: Lased enamel: ultrastructural observations of pulsed carbon dioxide laser effects. J. Dent. Res. 51, 455–460 (1972)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  6. Boustie, M., Berthe, L., Resseguier, T., Arrigoni, M.: Laser Shock Waves: Fundamentals and applications. 1st International Symposium on Laser Ultrasonics: Science, Technology and Applications July 16–18, Montreal, Canada (2008)

  7. Montross, C., Wei, T., Ye, L., Clark, G., Mai, Y.: Laser shock processing and its effects on microstructure and properties of metal alloys: a review. Int. J. Fatigue 10, 1021–1036 (2002)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  8. Attin, T., Siegel, S., Buchalla, W., Lennon, A., Hannig, C., et al: Brushing abrasion of softened and remineralised dentin: An in situ study. Caries Res. 38, 62–66 (2004)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  9. Piccirillo, C., et al.: Increased UV absorption properties of natural hydroxyapatite-based sunscreen through laser ablation modification in liquid. Journal of American Ceramic Society 102, 3163–3174 (2019)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  10. Kumar, P., Goswami, M., Dhillon, J.K., Rehman, F.: Deepti Thakkar, and Kusum Bharti “Comparative evaluation of microhardness and morphology of permanent tooth enamel surface after laser irradiation and fluoride treatment - An in vitro study” Laser Ther. 25(3), 201–208. (2016) https://doi.org/10.5978/islsm.16-OR-16

  11. Rau, J.V., Cacciotti, I., Bonis, A.De, Fosca, M., .Komlev, V.S., Latini, A., Santagata, A., Teghil, R: Fe-doped hydroxyapatite coatings for orthopedic and dental implant applications. Appl. Surf. Sci. 307, 301–305 (2014)

  12. Cannillo, V., Lusvarghi, L., Sola, A., Barletta, M.: Post-deposition laser treatment of plasma sprayed titania-hydroxyapatite functionally graded coating. J. Eur. Ceram. Soc. 29, 3147–3158 (2009)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  13. Ismail, R., Khashan, K., Mahdi, R.: Characterization of high photosensitivity nanostructured4H-SiC/p-Si heterostructure prepared by laser ablation silicon in ethanol. Mater. Sci. Mater. Sci. Semicond. Process. 68, 252–261 (2017)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  14. Salim, E., et al.: Effect of light induced heat treatment on the structural and morphological properties of LinbO3 thin films. Superlattices Microstruct. 128, 67–75 (2019)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  15. Eisner, K.: Process Technological basis for the shock-hardening of metallic materials with a commercial excimer laser, dissertation, University of Erlangen, (1998)

  16. Attin, T., Koidl, U., Buchalla, W., Schaller, H.G., Kielbassa, A.M., et al.: Correlation of microhardness and wear in differently eroded bovine dental enamel. Arch. Oral Biol. 42, 243–250 (1997)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  17. Lin, C., Lee, B., Kok, S., Lan, W., Tseng, Y., Lin, F.: Treatment of tooth fracture by medium energy CO2 laser and DP-bioactive glass paste: Thermal behavior and phase transformation of human tooth enamel and dentin after irradiation by CO2 laser. J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Med. 11, 373–381 (2000)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  18. Tagomori, S., Wase, T.: Ultrastructural change of enamel exposed to a normal pulsed Nd:YAG laser. Caries Res. 29, 513–520 (1995)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  19. Sato, K.: Relation between acid dissolution and histological alteration of heated tooth enamel. Caries Res. 17, 490–495 (1983)

  20. Sakae, T.: X-ray diffraction and thermal studies of crystals from the outer and inner layers of human dental enamel. Arch. Oral. Biol. 33, 707–713 (1988)

  21. Palamara, J., Rachinger, P.P.W., Orams, H.: The ultrastructure of human dental enamel heat-treated in the temperature range 200 degrees C to 600 degrees C. J Dent Res 66, 1742–1748 (1987)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  22. Shin, S., et al.: The effect of Er:YAG laser irradiation on hydroxyapatite-coated implants and fluoride- modified TiO2-blasted implant surfaces: a microstructural analysis. Lasers Med Sci 28, 823–831 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  23. Ismail, R.: Improved characteristics of sprayed CdO films by rapid thermal annealing. J. Mater. Sci. Mater Electron. 20, 1219–1224 (2009)

  24. Hamad, A.H., Khashan, K.S., Hadi, A.A.: Laser ablation in different environments and generation of nanoparticles. Applications of laser ablation - Thin film deposition, nanomaterial synthesis and surface modification, Dongfang Yang, IntechOpen (2016) https://doi.org/10.5772/65241

  25. Usumez, S., Orhan, M., Usumez, A.: Laser etching of enamel for direct bonding with an Er,Cr:YSGG hydrokinetic laser system. Am. J. Orthod. Dentofacial Orthop. 122, 649–656 (2002)

  26. Hamadi, O., Khashan, K.: Modeling of the preheating effect on keyhole laser welding efficiency. IJAP Lett. 1, 10–15 (2008)

  27. Borggreven, J., Van Dijk, J., Driessens, F.: Effect of laser irradiation on the permeability of bovine dental enamel. Arch. Oral Biol. 25, 831–832 (1980)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  28. Jasim, M., M. Abbass, Salah, K.,Jasim, A.: Characterization of electrophoretic deposition parameters of nano hydroxyapatite coating on the Ti6Al4V alloy using DC current. AIP Conference Proceedings 2213, 020203 (2020); https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0000248

  29. Nelson, D., Jongebloed, W., Featherstone, J.: Laser irradiation of human dental enamel and dentine. NZ Dent. J. 82, 74–77 (1986)

    Google Scholar 

  30. Stern, R.H., Sognnaes, R.F.: Laser inhibition of dental caries suggested by first tests in vivo. J. Am. Dent. Assoc. 85, 1087–1090 (1972)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  31. Khashan, K., Hamadi, O.: Features of Spot-Matrix Surface Hardening of Low-Carbon Steel Using Pulsed Laser. Eng. & Technology 25, 168–175 (2007)

    Google Scholar 

  32. Hamoudi, W., Ismail, R., Sultan, F., Jaleel, S.: Micro and nano laser pulses for melting and surface alloying of aluminum with copper. Lasers Manuf. Mater. Process. 4, 24–35 (2017)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  33. Ismail, R., Salim, E., Hamoudi, W.: Characterization of nanostructured hydroxyapatite prepared by Nd:YAG laser deposition. Mater. Sci. Eng. C. 33, 47–52 (2013)

    Article  Google Scholar 

  34. Ismail, R., Hamoudi, W., Abbas, H.: Electrophoretic deposition of Hydroxy apatite-shrimp crusts nanocomposite thin films for bone implant studies. IET Nano-biotechnol. 12, 714–721 (2018)

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

Authors

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Raid A. Ismail.

Additional information

Publisher's Note

Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Ismail, R.A., Hamoudi, W.K. & Shakir, Z.S. Modifications of Hydroxyapatite properties by nanosecond Nd: YAG laser pulses. Lasers Manuf. Mater. Process. 7, 305–316 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40516-020-00123-1

Download citation

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40516-020-00123-1

Keywords

Navigation