Dentistry – Method or material for testing – treating – restoring – or... – Cleaning
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-16
2007-01-16
O'Connor, Cary E. (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Method or material for testing, treating, restoring, or...
Cleaning
Reexamination Certificate
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10890245
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for preventing tooth decay by treating the tooth surface, including the occlusal surface and unexposed surfaces such as subgingival, interproximal, and contact areas, with a laser with a coherent or noncoherent light source are described. This process makes the tooth more resistant to acid and better able to bond fluoride, thus requiring a lower concentration of fluoride. The method allows the treatment to penetrate deeper into the tooth then previously accomplished with other methods and can be used in a dental office or at home.
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Cozean Colette
Nammour Samir
Powell Lynn
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Nocari, LLC
O'Connor Cary E.
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