Abstract
The aim of this study was to verify whether the irradiation of carbon dioxide (CO2) laser with a wavelength of 10.6 µm and density of 10.0 J/cm2 combined with the use of fluoridated toothpaste (1100ppm F) could reduce enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets, subjected to a situation of high cariogenic challenge in the oral environment. For this, 0 human third molars retained …