Combined ultrasonic and laser device and method of use

Details Combined ultrasonic and laser device and method of use Combined ultrasonic and laser device and method of use

1998-01-14

2000-03-21

Wilson, John J.

Dentistry

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Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the...

433119, 433215, A61C 107

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060395656

ABSTRACT:
A combined laser and ultrasonic device includes a combination laser and ultrasonic source, a control console and a combined laser and ultrasonic delivery handpiece. The system has three modes of operation: 1) laser energy only, 2) ultrasonic energy only and 3) combined laser and ultrasonic energy. All three modes of operation are controlled by a single foot-operated activation switch, which will operate the laser source, the ultrasonic source or both, depending on which mode the device is operating in according to a mode switch on the control console. The combined laser and ultrasonic delivery handpiece includes an ultrasonic transducer coupled to an ultrasonic vibrating tip, which is mounted in close proximity to a laser delivery wave guide, such as a flexible optical fiber. The combined laser and ultrasonic device can be used to perform a variety of surgical procedures, including an improved method of a laser excisional new attachment procedure (Laser E.N.A.P.), which is described for treatment of periodontal diseases.

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