Apparatus and method for delivering CO.sub.2 laser energy

Details Apparatus and method for delivering CO.sub.2 laser energy Apparatus and method for delivering CO.sub.2 laser energy

1997-11-10

1999-12-07

Bovernick, Rodney

Optical waveguides

Nonbundle fiberscope devices

385 33, 433 29, G02B 632, A61C 100

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059996870

ABSTRACT:
A system for delivering a CO.sub.2 laser beam to the roots of a tooth is provided. The system includes a laser beam source, a first fiber having a first diameter connected to the laser beam source at its proximal end and to a hand piece at its distal end, the hand piece including an optical assembly operative to transfer the beam from the distal end of the first fiber to the proximal end of a second fiber having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter with substantial power loss.

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