Method and apparatus for preventing tooth decay

Details Method and apparatus for preventing tooth decay Method and apparatus for preventing tooth decay

2005-09-06

2005-09-06

Krass, Frederick (Department: 1614)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Dentifrices

Fluorine or fluorine compound containing

C514S835000, C433S029000, C433S080000, C433S082000, C433S084000, C433S089000, C433S114000, C433S125000, C433S141000, C433S142000, C433S215000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06939535

ABSTRACT:
A method for preventing tooth decay by initially treating the tooth surface with a laser with a coherent or noncoherent light source. This process makes the tooth more resistant to acid and more able to bond fluoride, thus requiring a lower concentration of fluoride. The method allows for a deeper penetration of the tooth then previously accomplished with other methods.

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