Devices and means for treating canker sores

Details Devices and means for treating canker sores Devices and means for treating canker sores

1998-01-07

1999-10-19

McDermott, Corrine

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-ray or electrical...

604 22, 607102, A61N 130

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ABSTRACT:
A medical device for treating canker sores, wherein a flexible RF electrode means comprising a therapeutic agent delivery means, is inserted into the mouth; the electrode means being placed against and/or surrounding the canker sore region; RF energy is applied for a predetermined time and temperature to the canker sore tissue through the electrode means to cause internal lesions; and delivering a therapeutic agent to heal the tissues thereafter for a pre-determined duration.

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