Surgery – Miscellaneous – Methods
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-19
2006-09-19
Farah, A. (Department: 3735)
Surgery
Miscellaneous
Methods
C606S007000, C607S088000, C607S089000, C433S029000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07107996
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for treating gum disease includes a light producing dental appliance that is accessible exteriorly of the body for placement within the mouth of the patient to expose the mouth to light radiation of a selected wavelength and in an amount that is effective for killing or debilitating pathogenic microorganisms and especiallyPorphyromona gingivaliswithin the mouth of the patient such that the bacterial load carried to the heart is diminished thereby reducing or eliminating the symptoms of coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis vascular inflammation and plaque formation.
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Ganz Robert A.
Zelickson Brian D.
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