Main Last Publications

-Vestibular lengthening by means of CO2 laser of the maxillary crest to increase the retention and stability of removable prosthetic denture.
Mahler P, Pouyssegur V, Rocca JP, De Moor R, Nammour S. Rev Belge Med Dent. 2009;64(3):108-13. French. PMID: 19994545 [PubMed - in process]

-Non-surgical periodontal therapy assisted by potassium-titanyl-phosphate laser: a pilot study. Romeo U, Palaia G, Botti R, Leone V, Rocca JP, Polimeni A. Lasers Med Sci. 2009.Nov 21. [Epub ahead of print]PMID: 19936872 PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

-Welding in the dental office by fiber-delivered laser: a new technique. Fornaini C, Bertrand C, Bonanini M, Rocca JP, Nammour S. Photomed Laser Surg. 2009 Jun;27(3):417-23.PMID: 19569953 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

-Enamel and dentine of deciduous teeth Er:YAG laser prepared. A SEM study. ornblit R, Bossù M, Mari D, Rocca JP, Polimeni A. Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2009 Jun;10(2):75-82.PMID: 19566373 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

-Intraoral metal laser welding: a case report. Fornaini C, Vescovi P, Merigo E, Rocca JP, Mahler P, Bertrand C, Nammour S. Lasers Med Sci. 2009 Jun 28. [Epub ahead of print]PMID: 19562405 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

-Surgical approach with Er:YAG laser on osteonecrosis of the jaws (ONJ) in patients under bisphosphonate therapy (BPT). Vescovi P, Manfredi M, Merigo E, Meleti M, Fornaini C, Rocca JP, Nammour S. Lasers Med Sci. 2010 Jan;25(1):101-13. Epub 2009 Jun 19.PMID: 19543768 [PubMed - in process]

-Effects of low-level laser therapy on proliferation and differentiation of murine bone marrow cells into osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Bouvet-Gerbettaz S, Merigo E, Rocca JP, Carle GF, Rochet N. Lasers Surg Med. 2009 Apr;41(4):291-7.PMID: 19347941 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

-Intra-oral laser welding: an in vitro evaluation of thermal increase. Fornaini C, Bertrand C, Rocca JP, Mahler P, Bonanini M, Vescovi P, Merigo E, Nammour S. Lasers Med Sci. 2009 Mar 26. [Epub ahead of print]PMID: 19322623 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

-Shear bond strength of self-etching adhesive systems to Er:YAG laser-prepared dentine with and without pulpal pressure simulation. Brulat N, Leforestier E, Rocca JP, Darquet-Cerretti E, Bertrand MF. Photomed Laser Surg. 2008 Dec;26(6):579-83.

-Er:YAG laser cavity preparation and semi-direct composite resin restoration: a microleakage study. Bertrand MF, Brulat N, Lazzarini V, Marcato G, Namour S, Rocca JP. Photomed Laser Surg. 2008 Oct;26(5):473-7.

-The use of Erbium:YAG laser for caries removal in paediatric patients following Minimally Invasive Dentistry concepts. Kornblit R, Trapani D, Bossù M, Muller-Bolla M, Rocca JP, Polimeni A. Eur J Paediatr Dent. 2008 Jun;9(2):81-7.

-Quantic molecular resonance scalpel and its potential applications in oral surgery. Vescovi P, Manfredi M, Merigo E, Fornaini C, Rocca JP, Nammour S, Bonanini M. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2008 Jul;46(5):355-7. Epub 2008 May 20.

-Nd:YAG laser biostimulation in the treatment of bisphosphonate-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw: clinical experience in 28 cases. Vescovi P, Merigo E, Manfredi M, Meleti M, Fornaini C, Bonanini M, Rocca JP, Nammour S. Photomed Laser Surg. 2008 Feb;26(1):37-46.

-Temperature rise during photo-activated disinfection of root canals. Dickers B, Lamard L, Peremans A, Geerts S, Lamy M, Limme M, Rompen E, De Moor RJ, Mahler P, Rocca JP, Nammour S. Lasers Med Sci. 2007 Dec 12. [Epub ahead of print]

-Shear bond strength of self-etching adhesive systems to Er:YAG-laser-prepared dentin. Brulat N, Rocca JP, Leforestier E, Fiorucci G, Nammour S, Bertrand MF. Lasers Med Sci. 2007 Nov 22. [Epub ahead of print]

-Nd:YAG and diode laser in the surgical management of soft tissues related to orthodontic treatment. Fornaini C, Rocca JP, Bertrand MF, Merigo E, Nammour S, Vescovi P. Photomed Laser Surg. 2007 Oct;25(5):381-92.

-Effect of the combination of different welding parameters on melting characteristics of grade 1 titanium with a pulsed Nd-Yag laser. Bertrand C, Laplanche O, Rocca JP, Le Petitcorps Y, Nammour S. Lasers Med Sci. 2007 Nov;22(4):237-44.

-Microleakage of resin-based sealants after Er:YAG laser conditioning. Lupi-Pégurier L, Bertrand MF, Genovese O, Rocca JP, Muller-Bolla M. Lasers Med Sci. 2007 Sep;22(3):183-8.

-Er:YAG laser cavity preparation and composite resin bonding with a single-component adhesive system: relationship between shear bond strength and microleakage. Bertrand MF, Semez G, Leforestier E, Muller-Bolla M, Nammour S, Rocca JP. Lasers Surg Med. 2006 Jul;38(6):615-23.

-Pulpal and periodontal temperature rise during KTP laser use as a root planing complement in vitro. Nammour S, Rocca JP, Keiani K, Balestra C, Snoeck T, Powell L, Reck JV. Photomed Laser Surg. 2005 Feb;23(1):10-4.

-Increase of enamel fluoride retention by low fluence argon laser beam: a 6-month follow-up study in vivo. Nammour S, Rocca JP, Pireaux JJ, Powell GL, Morciaux Y, Demortier G. Lasers Surg Med. 2005 Mar;36(3):220-4.

-Scanning electron microscopic evaluation of resin-dentin interface after Er:YAG laser preparation. Bertrand MF, Hessleyer D, Muller-Bolla M, Nammour S, Rocca JP. Lasers Surg Med. 2004;35(1):51-7.

-External temperature during KTP-Nd:YAG laser irradiation in root canals: an in vitro study. Nammour S, Kowaly K, Powell GL, Van Reck J, Rocca JP. Lasers Med Sci. 2004;19(1):27-32. Epub 2004 Jul 16.

-Morpho-structural aspects of Er:YAG-prepared class V cavities. Curti M, Rocca JP, Bertrand MF, Nammour S. J Clin Laser Med Surg. 2004 Apr;22(2):119-23.

-Safety parameters for pulp temperature during selective ablation of caries by KTP laser in vitro. Nammour S, Kowalyk K, Valici C, Zeinoun T, Rocca JP, Powell L, Van Reck J. J Clin Laser Med Surg. 2004 Apr;22(2):99-104.