Dental laser apparatus and method for treating tooth decay

Details Dental laser apparatus and method for treating tooth decay Dental laser apparatus and method for treating tooth decay

1993-11-01

1995-10-10

Lucchesi, Nicholas D.

Dentistry

Method or material for testing, treating, restoring, or...

433 29, 606 10, 606 13, 606 16, A61C 500, A61B 1736

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054566037

ABSTRACT:
A dental laser apparatus and method is disclosed for removing tooth decay. A substance which selectively attaches to tooth decay is applied to the tooth. This substance has a predetermined absorption band. A laser having an output wavelength which corresponds to the absorption band is supplied and is absorbed primarily by the decayed portions of the tooth. The use of Acid Red 52 dye or basic fuchsin as the substance and a frequency doubled Nd:YAG, Argon or other laser as the source is disclosed as one embodiment.

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