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2275056 
Journal Article 
Plasma in dentistry: A review of basic concepts and applications in dentistry 
Kim, J; Lee, M; Han, G; Cho, BH 
2014 
Yes 
Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
ISSN: 0001-6357
EISSN: 1502-3850 
72 
1 
1-12 
24354926 
WOS:000329058300001 
Objective. Plasma-related technologies are essential in modern industries. Recently, plasma has attracted increased attention in the biomedical field. This paper provides a basic knowledge of plasma and a narrative review of plasma applications in dentistry. Materials and methods. To review plasma applications in dentistry, an electronic search in PubMed, SCOPUS and Google scholar up to December 2012 was done. This was followed by extensive hand searching using reference lists from relevant articles. Conclusion. There have been attempts to apply plasma technology in various fields of dentistry including surface modifications of dental implants, adhesion, caries treatment, endodontic treatment and tooth bleaching. Although many studies were in early stages, the potential value of plasma for dental applications has been demonstrated. To enlarge the scope of plasma applications and put relevant research to practical use, interdisciplinary research with participation of dental professionals is required. 
adhesion; cold plasma; dental applications; plasma jet