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. 2015 Jan 14;42(1):52–58. doi: 10.5999/aps.2015.42.1.52

Table 5.

Comparison of thermal characteristics

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The ideal ratio between coagulation and ablation of the Er:YSGG laser results in the following: First, less bleeding. Second, expectation of collagen remodeling by coagulation promoted by thermal stimulation. Third, a lower risk of thermal overlap and complications. Fourth, better treatment results over a wider ablation area. Er:YAG, erbium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet; Er:YSGG, erbium:yttrium scandium gallium garnet.