Dentistry – Method or material for testing – treating – restoring – or...
Patent
1998-08-18
2000-02-01
Wilson, John J.
Dentistry
Method or material for testing, treating, restoring, or...
A61L 500
Patent
active
06019605&
ABSTRACT:
A method for treating periodontal disease in the periodontal pocket and for rendering the periodontal pocket resistant to future bacterial infection. After necrotic soft tissue and plaque is removed from the periodontal pocket by debridement, an optical fiber is inserted into the periodontal pocket. Laser emission is transmitted through the optical fiber into the periodontal pocket to substantially eradicate any remaining bacteria in the periodontal pocket and to also render the periodontal pocket resistant to subsequent bacterial infection. Optionally, the optical fiber is inserted into the periodontal pocket prior to debridement and laser radiation is transmitted through the optical fiber into the periodontal pocket and against both the soft and hard tissue. Such laser radiation not only kills bacteria in the periodontal pocket but also loosens the plaque which is typically present on the tooth and desensitizes the area surrounding the periodontal pocket.
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"Practical Periodontics and Aesthetic Dentistry" vol. 9, No. 6, Aug. 1997.
Hilsmier Patrick A.
Wilson John J.
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