Laser augmented periodontal scaling instruments

a scaling instrument and laser technology, applied in the field of dental instruments, to achieve the effect of reducing the number of viable pathogenic bacteria, effective adjunctive treatment modality, and effectively eliminating and stopping the inflammatory respons

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-10
NOMIR MEDICAL TECH
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"The patent describes a new treatment for periodontal disease that uses a diode laser and mechanical scaling. The laser helps to remove harmful bacteria from the periodontal pocket, stopping the inflammation and promoting healing without using antibiotics or harmful substances. This treatment is faster and more effective than traditional methods, and can help to reattach periodontal tissues more quickly."

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This can lead to an immediate secession of inflammatory destruction and quickly let the body begin to heal the area.

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[0027] Reasoned Basis for Laser Augmented

[0028] Periodontal Scaling Instruments (LAPSI)

[0029] Any and all periodontal therapy always will consist of a best effort to arrest infection, promote healing, and maintain healthy tissue without undue damage. For the previously described armamentarium and pharmacological adjuncts to be effective in the treatment of periodontal disease and pocket elimination, a number of principles must be followed and executed, such as, proper patient positioning, knowledge of tooth morphology, correct instrument selection, correct pharmacologic choice and adaptation, and proper instrument use. When used properly, many cases of local and aggressive periodontal disease can be inhibited and reversed with these modalities. However, recent technological advances in the field of medical and dental lasers, laser delivery systems, and photo-pharmaceuticals have prompted this investigator to explore some novel applications that can be coupled to traditional hand h...

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An instrument is provided to enables a dental professional to subject a surgical site simultaneously to (1) mechanical cutting, scraping and grinding, and (2) laser trimming and cauterization. As a result, simultaneous removal of diseased tissue and destruction of residual bacteria is enabled. The instrument comprises a hollow shank having, a rearward fitting, and a forward contact head. Within shank extends a fiber optic bundle. As shown, laser energy is delivered from a laser through the fitting and the laser bundle to the contact head. In the contact head are a surgical blade and an exit window for the laser energy.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 723,031, filed 26 Nov. 2003, which application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application 60 / 430,294, filed 2 Dec. 2002, both of which applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable BACKGROUND [0003] 1. Field of the Disclosure [0004] The present disclosure relates to dental instruments and, more particularly, to laser augmented periodontal scaling instruments (LAPSI). Such instruments are particularly applicable in the treatment of periodontal pockets and other periodontal disease. [0005] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0006] The Periodontal Pocket and Periodontitis [0007] A periodontal pocket is a gingival sulcus that has been pathologically deepened beyond three millimeters by an apical migration of the gingival attachment. This ap...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61C3/02A61C1/00A61C17/20
CPCA61C17/20A61C1/0046
InventorBORNSTEIN, ERIC
OwnerNOMIR MEDICAL TECH