Table 3: Baseline data concerning distribution of tooth surfaces and use of local anaesthesia. Number of restorations (proportion) is presented for all variables.
| – |
Rotary Bur
N=28 |
Laser
N=28 |
| Tooth Surface |
| Distal |
10 (36%) |
14 (50%) |
| Mesial |
12 (43%) |
8 (29%) |
| Occlusal |
6 (21%) |
6 (21%) |
| Local anaesthesia |
15 (54%) |
10 (36%) |