Center for Dental Research

Biomaterials Research Laboratory

Photonics Applications and Biomaterials Laboratory 

• Surface treatment, surface morphology, and ablation studies using infrared laser radiation.
• Cosmetic enhancement of enamel surfaces using laser induced changes in surface morphology.
• Measurement of physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of dental materials per ADA specification requirements.
• Wear and abrasion evaluation of dental materials and agents.
• Evaluation of sample surface characteristics (glossiness and roughness).
• Thermocycling and microleakage studies.
• Optically generated three-dimensional imaging of dental surfaces.
• Early detection of carious lesions using spectroscopic and fluorescence excitation.
• Integration of multiple imaging techniques to enhance standard x-ray imaging.