Multifunctional intracavitary devices

Abstract

In the present invention, a multifunctional intraluminal instrument for intraluminal surgery comprises a hollow handle having a front end and a rear end, a connecting rod having a socket and a lower end, the lower end being connected to the front end of the hollow handle, a universal joint having a hollow ball head and a base, the ball head being pivotally joined to the socket of the connecting rod, and a top element detachably connected to the base of the universal joint.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] (Related Applications) This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 438,793, entitled "Noval device attaching endoscopic accessories and its method of usage in periodontal disease," filed January 13, 2023, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 465,540, entitled "Noval dental device with function of direction fixing, air inflation, and suction," filed May 11, 2023. Each of these patent applications is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

[0002] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure relates to a class of intraluminal instruments, and more particularly to multi-function intraluminal instruments for dental surgery, sinus surgery, soft tissue surgery, and tooth preparation. 2. Description of Related Art [Background technology]

[0003] One of the most important and delicate operations in the field of dentistry is the cleaning or extraction of diseased root canals. The process of endodontic surgery includes steps such as flap lifting, root tip resection, removal of diseased tissue and infection, filling with appropriate materials, and closing the incision.

[0004] In conventional techniques, dentists must insert an oral endoscope into the oral cavity to capture images of the situation inside the oral cavity. However, oral endoscopy typically only has a camera function and does not have the effect of cleaning teeth. Therefore, dentists often have to stop to check and replace instruments for different surgical steps. This step prolongs the surgery time, causes discomfort to the patient, and may lead to bacterial infection and other disadvantages. Furthermore, whether the oral cavity, nasal cavity, or other cavity is narrow and dark, dentists may have to simultaneously operate multiple surgical instruments, such as an endoscope, a periodontal probe, and a water spray tube containing irrigation fluid. Therefore, there is a need for an advanced device that can provide multidirectionality and multifunctionality. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In response to the above-mentioned problems, the present disclosure provides a multi-functional intraluminal instrument for simultaneously using various intraluminal surgical instruments. This shortens the surgical time and reduces the burden on the surgeon, while also eliminating the risk of infection caused by instrument exchange. In addition, the universal joint of the present invention allows for multi-directional rotation, thereby reducing the visual dead space caused by a lack of intraluminal space. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a multi-function intracanal instrument useful for performing endodontic or other intracanal procedures by interchangeably using different top elements. The multi-function intracanal instrument of the present invention comprises a hollow handle having a front end and a rear end, a connecting rod having a socket and connected to the front end of the hollow handle, a universal joint having a hollow ball head and a base, the ball head being pivotally joined to the socket of the connecting rod, and a top element removably connected to the base of the universal joint.

[0007] Preferably, the multi-function intraluminal instrument further comprises at least one oral or nasal surgical instrument housed within the hollow handle, more preferably the at least one oral or nasal surgical instrument including, but not limited to, an endoscope, an imaging device, a light source, a laser, a curette, an ultrasonically driven tip, an irrigation device, and a suction device.

[0008] Preferably, the connecting rod of the present invention has a tubular, cylindrical, conical, bullet or frusto-conical shape.

[0009] Preferably, the socket of the connecting rod of the present invention is adapted to rotatably receive the ball head of the universal joint.

[0010] Preferably, the front end of the hollow handle of the present invention has a threaded stud, and the lower end of the connecting rod has an internal thread for detachably connecting to the front end of the hollow handle and has the threaded stud.

[0011] Preferably, the universal joint of the present invention further comprises a neck between the hollow ball head and the base, the diameter of the neck being adapted to the diameter of the socket of the connecting rod.

[0012] Preferably, the base of the universal joint of the present invention comprises a polygonal portion and a tapered stud, the polygonal portion being located between the neck and at least one pin.

[0013] Preferably, the polygonal portion of the universal joint of the present invention is a hexagon and at least one pin has a curved surface.

[0014] Preferably, the top element of the present invention has a hollow cylinder, an operating portion, and an opening, the operating portion being adjacent to the hollow cylinder, the operating portion being configured to perform surgery, the inner wall of the hollow cylinder being hexagonal in shape to match the shape of the polygonal portion of the universal joint, and the opening being near the operating portion.

[0015] More preferably, the operating portion of the top element adapted to perform surgery includes a periodontal probe, a flat drill, a flat knife, an explorer, a spatula, a plugger, an obturator, a guide forceps, a periosteal elevator, a periotome, a forceps, and a retractor.

[0016] More preferably, the periosteal elevator comprises a De Wijs, molt, osberg, papilla, or gingival graft periosteal elevator.

[0017] Preferably, the opening in the top element is configured to accommodate at least one oral or nasal surgical instrument for performing surgery.

[0018] Preferably, the multi-function intraluminal instrument of the present invention further comprises a tail cap connected to the rear end of the hollow handle.

[0019] Preferably, the material of the top element is made of an elastic material, and the top element has a first channel and two second channels, the first channel being located between the two second channels, and the two second channels being fitted with metal wires to help shape the top element.

[0020] More preferably, the elastic material comprises silicone or a shape memory metal.

[0021] Preferably, the material of the hollow handle, the connecting rod and the universal joint is a light-conducting material.

[0022] In another embodiment of the present invention, the multi-function intraluminal device further comprises a control valve for regulating ventilation and fluid volume, the control valve having a cylinder and a roller, the cylinder connected to the front end of the hollow handle and the roller slidably protruding partially from the cylinder.

[0023] Preferably, the cylinder of the present invention has a front end, a rear end, a cross channel extending longitudinally through the cylinder from the front end to the rear end, and at least one tunnel formed longitudinally through the cylinder, the cross channel having a first groove, a second groove opposite the first groove, a third groove between the first groove and the second groove, and a slot opposite the third groove.

[0024] Preferably, the front end of the cylinder of the present invention has a first front opening, a second front opening opposite the first front opening, and a third front opening located near the first front opening, and the rear end of the cylinder has a first rear opening, a second rear opening opposite the first rear opening, and a third rear opening located near the first rear opening.

[0025] Preferably, the first front opening and the third front opening of the present invention are connected to the first rear opening, respectively, and the second front opening is connected to the second rear opening and the third rear opening, respectively.

[0026] Preferably, the roller of the present invention is cross-shaped and comprises a first arm and a second arm opposite the first arm on a horizontal axis, the ends of the first arm and the second arm being spherical to correspond to the shapes of the first groove and the second groove of the cylinder, respectively.

[0027] Preferably, a first arm of the roller of the present invention is positioned within the first groove and configured to slide between the front and rear ends of the cylinder, and a second arm of the roller is positioned within the second groove and configured to slide between the front and rear ends of the cylinder.

[0028] Preferably, the roller of the present invention further comprises a guide part rotatably slidable in the third groove of the cylinder, the guide part partially protruding from the slot.

[0029] More preferably, the multi-function intraluminal device of the present invention further comprises a first pipe and a second pipe, the first pipe being disposed within the hollow handle and passing from the first rear opening to the third front opening, and the second pipe being disposed within the hollow handle and passing from the second front opening to the third rear opening.

[0030] Preferably, the material of the hollow handle, the connecting rod, the universal joint, the top element and the control valve is a light-conducting material.

[0031] In another embodiment of the present invention, the connecting rod of the multi-function intraluminal device further comprises a retractor adjacent the socket.

[0032] Preferably, the shape of the retractor includes a circular, oval, bell, drop, or shaft shape.

[0033] More preferably, one end of the retractor has two prongs and a notch between the two prongs.

[0034] Other aspects and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0035] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is an exploded view of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3A] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3B] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is an exploded view of a universal joint and a top element of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a cross-sectional view of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6]1 is a schematic diagram of a multi-function intraluminal instrument having a flat knife according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 7] 1 is a schematic diagram of a multi-function intraluminal instrument having a flat drill according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] 1 is a schematic diagram of a multi-function intracavity instrument with a periodontal probe according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 9A] 3 is a schematic diagram of another type of top element according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 9B] 1 is a top view from the hollow cylinder of a top element according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 9C] 1 is a schematic view of a top element connecting to a universal joint according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 10] 10 is a schematic diagram of a multi-function intraluminal device having a control valve according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] 10 is a cross-sectional view of a cylinder and rollers of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13A] 10 is a schematic diagram of a cylinder of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13B] 10 is a schematic diagram of a cylinder of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] 10 is a schematic diagram of a roller of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15A] 10 is a schematic diagram of a control valve of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15B] 10 is a schematic diagram of a control valve of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16A] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a retractor of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16B] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a retractor of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 16C]FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a multi-function intraluminal device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0036] The terms used in the description provided below are intended to be interpreted in their broadest reasonable manner, even when the terms are used in conjunction with the detailed description of certain embodiments of the present technology. Certain terms may be further emphasized below, but any terms intended to be interpreted in any limited manner are specifically defined as such in this detailed description section. Components and achievements of the borehole shield according to the present disclosure may be illustrated in the following drawings and embodiments. However, the size and shape shown in the drawings of the borehole shield are not intended to limit the features of the present disclosure.

[0037] In a first embodiment of the present invention, a multi-function intraluminal instrument for performing oral or nasal surgery is provided. Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the first embodiment of the multi-function intraluminal instrument comprises a hollow handle 10, a connecting rod 20, a universal joint 30, a top element 40, and a tail cap 50.

[0038] The hollow handle 10 has a front end 11 and a rear end 12. Preferably, the front end 11 of the hollow handle 10 has a threaded stud 111. In this embodiment, at least one oral or nasal surgical instrument can be housed within the hollow handle 10. Preferably, the at least one oral or nasal surgical instrument includes, but is not limited to, an endoscope, an imaging device, a light source, a laser, a curette, an ultrasonically driven tip, an irrigation device, and a suction device.

[0039] 3A and 3B, the connecting rod 20 has a socket 21 and a lower end 22, which is connected to the front end 11 of the hollow handle 10. Preferably, the connecting rod 20 has a tubular, cylindrical, conical, bullet, or truncated conical shape. Preferably, the lower end 22 of the connecting rod 20 has an internal thread 221 for detachably connecting to the hollow handle 10 via the threaded stud 111.

[0040] As shown in Figures 3A, 3B, and 4, the universal joint 30 includes a hollow ball head 31 and a base 32. The hollow ball head 31 is pivotally attached to the socket 21 of the connecting rod 20 and can rotate in all directions. The universal joint 30 further includes a neck 33 between the hollow head 31 and the base 32. The diameter of the neck 33 matches the diameter of the socket 21 of the connecting rod 20. Preferably, the base 32 of the universal joint 30 includes a polygonal portion 321 and a tapered stud 322. The polygonal portion 321 is located between the neck 33 and at least one pin 322. In this embodiment, the polygonal portion 321 is hexagonal, and the at least one pin 322 is a double-pin with a curved surface. When the universal joint 30 pivots relative to the connecting rod 20 and the threaded stud 111 of the hollow handle 10 abuts against the hollow ball head 31, the hollow ball head 31 of the universal joint 30 is fixed. When the universal joint 30 pivots relative to the connecting rod 20 but the threaded stud 111 of the hollow handle 10 does not abut the hollow ball head 31, the universal joint 30 can be rotated to an appropriate angle or direction based on the socket 21 of the connecting rod 20 as needed. Such a structure provides flexibility for rotating specific angles that are difficult to observe, allowing the dentist to observe an image of the treatment site directly through the endoscope or through an endoscope, as previously disclosed. The size, angle, and position of the endoscope can be adjusted according to the patient's condition, such as the location of the treatment site and the depth of the periodontal pocket.

[0041] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the top element 40 is detachably connected to the base 32 of the universal joint 30. The top element 40 includes a hollow cylinder 41, an operating portion 42, and an opening 43. The inner wall of the hollow cylinder 41 has a polygonal shape that matches the shape of the polygonal portion 321 of the universal joint 30. In this embodiment, the inner wall of the hollow cylinder 41 is hexagonal. The operating portion 42 is adjacent to the hollow cylinder 41 and is configured to operate surgical instruments, including, but not limited to, periodontal probes, flat drills, flat knives, explorers, spatulas, pluggers, obturator formation instruments, guide forceps, periosteal elevators, periotomes, forceps, retractors, and suction probes. Preferably, periosteal elevators include De Wijs, molt, osberg, papilla, and gingival graft periosteal elevators. As shown in FIG. 6, the operating portion 42 of the top element 40 is a flat knife 42A. As shown in FIG. 7, the operating portion 42 of the top element 40 is a flat drill 42B. As shown in FIG. 8, the operating portion 42 of the top element 40 is a color-coded, 1-15 mm calibrated periodontal probe 42C. An opening 43 is located near the operating portion 42 and is configured to accommodate at least one oral or nasal surgical instrument for performing the associated step of surgery. The at least one oral or nasal surgical instrument can be accommodated within a tubular channel formed by the connection of the hollow handle 10, connecting rod 20, universal joint 30, and top element 40 and perform its function through the opening 43. In another example, the end of the operating portion 42 of the top element 40 is shaped like a round plate. In another example, the end of the operating portion 42 of the top element 40 is shaped like a sphere.

[0042] A tail cap 50 is connected to the rear end 12 of the hollow handle 10 .

[0043] In another embodiment of the present invention, the multifunctional intracavity instrument according to the first embodiment can be implemented by measuring the depth of grooves or pockets using the top element 40 with the periodontal probe 42C. For example, healthy gums generally have pockets 1 mm to 3 mm deep. The hollow handle 10 of the multifunctional intracavity instrument described in the first embodiment of the present invention can be equipped with periodontal surgery-related tools, including, but not limited to, an endoscope, an imaging device, a light source, a laser, and a suction device. That is, the above-mentioned periodontal surgery-related tools can be implemented through the opening 43 of the top element for multifunctional periodontal examination. Furthermore, the universal joint 30 according to the present invention can provide multiple directions for periodontal examination and surgery.

[0044] In a further embodiment according to the invention, the multi-functional intracavity instrument according to the first embodiment can be implemented by using the top element 40 together with a suction probe. In addition to blowing or suctioning to avoid fogging or splashing on the lens, the suction probe can also suck or blow away blood, water, or tissue fluids from the affected area to keep the vision clear and can be adapted to open the gingival area.

[0045] In another embodiment of the present invention, a multifunctional intraluminal device is shown in Figures 9A-9C, in which the top element 40 is made of an elastic material. Preferably, the elastic material includes, but is not limited to, silicone and shape memory metals. For example, shape memory metals are alloys, including, but not limited to, nickel, manganese, titanium, copper, aluminum, and gallium. The top element 40 has a first channel 44 and two second channels 45. The first channel 44 is located between the two second channels 45. The first channel 44 is adapted for a lens that allows viewing within the confined cavity, including, but not limited to, lenses for endoscopes and throats. The two second channels 45 are adapted for metal wires that are easily bent and have shape memory to help shape the top element 40. More specifically, the metal wires include, but are not limited to, alloy wires, steel wires, copper wires, etc. Generally, alloy wires include, but are not limited to, iron alloys, nickel-titanium alloys, copper-zinc-aluminum alloys, copper-aluminum-nickel alloys, and iron-manganese-silicon alloys. The inner wall of the hollow cylinder 41 of the top element 40 is hexagonal, and the polygonal portion 321 of the base 32 is also hexagonal, so that the top element 40 can be detachably connected to the base 32 of the universal joint 30.

[0046] The present invention also provides a second embodiment of a multi-function surgical instrument for oral or nasal surgery. As shown in Figures 10 and 11, the multi-function surgical instrument further includes a control valve 60 configured to regulate ventilation and fluid volume, as described above. The control valve 60 includes a cylinder 61 and a roller 62. The cylinder 61 is connected to the front end 11 of the hollow handle 10, and the roller 62 slidably protrudes partially from the cylinder 61. As shown in Figures 11, 12A, and 12B, the cylinder 61 has a front end 611, a rear end 612, a cross channel 613 extending longitudinally from the front end 611 to the rear end 612, and at least one tunnel 615 formed longitudinally through the cylinder 61. The cross channel 613 has a first groove 613A, a second groove 613B opposite the first groove 613A, a third groove 613C between the first groove 613A and the second groove 613B, and a slot 614 opposite the third groove 613C. In this embodiment, the front end 611 of the cylinder 61 has a first front opening 616A, a second front opening 616B opposite the first front opening 616A, and a third front opening 616C located near the first front opening 616A, and the first front opening 616A and the second front opening 616B accommodate the rollers 62. The rear end 612 of the cylinder 61 has a first rear opening 617A, a second rear opening 617B opposite the first rear opening 617A, and a third rear opening 617C located adjacent to the first rear opening 617A, and the first rear opening 617A and the second rear opening 617B fit the roller 62. The first front opening 616A and the third front opening 616C are respectively connected to the first rear opening 617A, and the second front opening 616B is respectively connected to the second rear opening 617B and the third rear opening 617C.

[0047] 12 and 14, the roller 62 has a cross shape and includes a first arm 621 and a second arm 622 opposite the first arm 621 along the horizontal axis, and the ends of the first arm 621 and the second arm 622 are spherical to correspond to the shapes of the first groove 613A and the second groove 613B of the cylinder 61, respectively. In this embodiment, the first arm 621 of the roller 62 is positioned in the first groove 613A and configured to slide between the front end 611 and the rear end 612 of the cylinder 61, and the second arm 622 of the roller 62 is positioned in the second groove 613B and configured to slide between the front end 611 and the rear end 612 of the cylinder 61. The roller 62 further includes a guider 623 located between the first arm 621 and the second arm 622 and configured to rotatably slide within the third groove 613C of the cylinder 61, the guider 623 protruding partially from the slot 614.

[0048] 15A and 15B, the multifunctional intraluminal instrument further includes a first pipe 70 and a second pipe 80, the first pipe 70 being disposed within the hollow handle 10 and extending from the first rear opening 617A to the third front opening 616C, and the second pipe 80 being disposed within the hollow handle 10 and extending from the third rear opening 617C to the second front opening 616B. The first pipe 70 and the second pipe 80 can be connected to devices for pumping or aspirating gases and fluids, respectively, and both the first pipe 70 and the second pipe 80 are adapted for fluids and / or gases. In a preferred embodiment, gases relevant to dental, nasal, or cavity surgery procedures include, but are not limited to, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrous oxide, and other gases used in surgery, and fluids relevant to dental, nasal, or cavity surgery procedures include, but are not limited to, water, oral rinse, sodium hypochlorite solution, and other fluids or medications suitable for nasal or cavity surgery.

[0049] In this embodiment, the second pipe 80 is within the cylinder 61 and passes from the third rear opening 617C to the second first opening 616B. When a user slides the roller 62 forward to slide the guilder 623 within the third groove 613C, the second arm 622 moves relative to the second pipe 80 from the rear end 612 to the front end 611, reducing or stopping the flow of fluid through the second pipe 80. The first pipe 70 is within the cylinder 61 and passes from the first rear opening 617A to the third first opening 616C. The first pipe 70 is connected to a suction device for sucking liquid and air from the cavity, and the second pipe 80 is connected to a pump for pumping the liquid or air. For example, when a user slides the roller 62 forward to slide the guilders 623 within the third groove 613C, the second arm 622 moves relative to the second pipe 80 from the rear end 612 toward the front end 611, reducing or stopping the flow of fluid or air through the second pipe 80 (FIG. 15A). When a user slides the roller 62 backward to slide the guilders 623 within the third groove 613C, the first arm 621 moves relative to the first pipe 70 from the front end 611 toward the rear end 612, reducing or stopping the suction of fluid or air through the first pipe 70 (FIG. 15B).

[0050] According to a second embodiment of the present invention, a multifunctional intraluminal instrument can be used for sinus surgery, particularly Caldwell-Luc surgery (CWS). In a preferred embodiment, the cylinder 61 includes two tunnels 615, one of which can accommodate an endoscope and the other of which can accommodate an optical fiber. The second pipe 80 can be filled with a solution containing saline and adrenaline at a ratio of 1:1,00,000. For example, during the CWS procedure, infiltrating the patient's submucosal tissue with the second pipe 80 of the multifunctional intraluminal instrument of the present invention helps reduce bleeding. After creating a 1.5 cm opening in the canine fossa area on the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus with an electric burr or a gauge and hammer, and then enlarging the sinus opening with a perforator, the multifunctional intraluminal instrument equipped with the endoscope and optical fiber of the present invention can be used inside the sinus to inspect the sinus.

[0051] According to a third embodiment of the present invention, the materials of the hollow handle 10, connecting rod 20, universal joint 30, top element 40, and control valve 60 include, but are not limited to, light-conducting materials including acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate, PMMA), polycarbonate, glass, and other polymers. When at least one oral or nasal surgical instrument is a light source and is housed within the hollow handle 10, light can be transmitted through the front end 111 of the hollow handle 10, connecting rod 20, universal joint 30, top element 40, and control valve 60 to provide illumination of a narrow cavity.

[0052] As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B , according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, the connecting rod 20 further includes a retractor 23 near the socket 21. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 16C , when the connecting rod 20 is connected to the universal joint 30 at the hollow head 31, the position of the retractor 23 on the connecting rod does not affect the rotation of the universal joint 30. Preferably, the shape of the retractor 23 includes, but is not limited to, a circular, oval, bell-shaped, drop-shaped, and shaft-shaped. More preferably, one end of the retractor 23 has two prongs 231 and a notch 232 between the two prongs 231. When the two prongs 231 extend away from each other, it can be used in a larger cavity or to retract more tissues / organs. In the case of a multifunctional intraluminal instrument of the present invention for use in dental surgery, the retractor 23 on the connecting rod 20 can be used to retract or protect soft tissues or structures during surgery to aid in visualization of the surgical site. Additionally, the retractor 23 is also used to separate the edges of a surgical incision / wound or to hold certain organs and tissues during a surgical procedure.

[0053] Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the novel principles and subject matter disclosed herein may be applied to other embodiments without the use of innovative faculty. The claimed subject matter set forth in the claims is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein. Additional embodiments are contemplated within the spirit and true scope of the disclosed subject matter. Accordingly, the present disclosure is intended to cover modifications and variations that come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. 1. A multi-function intraluminal instrument for intraluminal surgery, comprising: a hollow handle having a front end and a rear end; a connecting rod having a socket and connected to the front end of the hollow handle; a universal joint having a hollow ball head and a base, the ball head pivotally joined to the socket of the connecting rod; a top element removably connected to the base of the universal joint; A multi-function intraluminal device comprising:

2. The multi-function intraluminal instrument of claim 1 , further comprising at least one oral or nasal surgical instrument housed within the hollow handle.

3. 3. The multi-function intraluminal instrument of claim 2, wherein the at least one oral or nasal related surgical instrument comprises an endoscope, an imaging device, a light source, a laser, an ultrasonically driven tip, an irrigation device, or a suction device.

4. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 1 , wherein the connecting rod has a tubular, cylindrical, conical, bullet, or frusto-conical shape.

5. The multifunction intraluminal instrument of claim 1 , wherein the socket of the connecting rod is adapted to rotatably receive the ball head of the universal joint.

6. 10. The multifunction intraluminal instrument of claim 1, wherein the front end of the hollow handle has a threaded stud and the lower end of the connecting rod has internal threads for detachably connecting to the front end of the hollow handle having a threaded stud.

7. The multi-function intraluminal instrument of claim 1 , wherein the universal joint further comprises a neck between the hollow ball head and the base, the diameter of the neck matching the diameter of the socket of the connecting rod.

8. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 1 , wherein the base of the universal joint comprises a polygonal portion and a tapered stud, the polygonal portion being located between the neck and at least one pin.

9. 9. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 8, wherein the polygonal portion of the universal joint is hexagonal and at least one pin has a curved surface.

10. 10. The multifunctional intraluminal device of claim 9, wherein the top element has a hollow cylinder, an operating portion, and an opening, the operating portion adjacent to the hollow cylinder, the operating portion configured to perform surgery, the inner wall of the hollow cylinder having a hexagonal shape that matches the shape of the polygonal portion of the universal joint, and the opening is near the operating portion.

11. 11. The multi-function intracanal instrument of claim 10, wherein the operating portion of the top element comprises a periodontal probe, a flat drill, a flat knife, an explorer, a spatula, a plugger, an obturator, a guide forceps, a periosteal elevator, a periotome, a forceps, a retractor, and a suction probe.

12. The multi-function intraluminal instrument of claim 10 , wherein the opening in the top element is configured for at least one oral or nasal surgical instrument for performing surgery.

13. The multi-function intraluminal instrument of claim 1 , further comprising a tail cap connected to the rear end of the hollow handle.

14. 2. The multifunctional intraluminal device of claim 1, wherein the material of the top element is made of an elastic material, the top element has a first channel and two second channels, the first channel is located between the two second channels, and the two second channels are fitted with metal wires to assist in shaping the top element.

15. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 14, wherein the elastic material comprises silicone or a shape memory metal.

16. The multifunctional intraluminal instrument of claim 1 , wherein the material of the hollow handle, the connecting rod, the universal joint, and the top element is a light-conducting material.

17. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 1 , wherein the connecting rod further comprises a retractor adjacent the socket.

18. 18. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 17, wherein the shape of the retractor comprises a circle, an oval, a bell, a drop, or an axis.

19. 18. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 17, wherein one end of the retractor has two prongs and a notch between the two prongs.

20. 1. A multi-function intraluminal instrument for intraluminal surgery, comprising: a hollow handle having a front end and a rear end; a connecting rod having a socket and connected to the front end of the hollow handle; a universal joint having a hollow ball head and a base, the ball head pivotally joined to a socket on the connecting rod; a top element removably connected to the base of the universal joint; A control valve, a cylinder connected to the front end of the hollow handle; a roller slidably protruding partially from the cylinder; A control valve; A multi-function intraluminal device comprising:

21. The cylinder is a front end and a rear end; a cross channel extending longitudinally through the cylinder from the front end to the rear end; at least one tunnel formed longitudinally through the cylinder; and 21. The multifunctional intraluminal device of claim 20, wherein the cross channel has a first groove, a second groove opposite the first groove, a third groove between the first groove and the second groove, and a slot opposite the third groove.

22. 21. The multifunctional intraluminal device of claim 20, wherein the front end of the cylinder has a first front opening, a second front opening opposite the first front opening, and a third front opening located near the first front opening, and the rear end of the cylinder has a first rear opening, a second rear opening opposite the first rear opening, and a third rear opening located near the first rear opening.

23. 23. The multifunctional intraluminal device of claim 22, wherein the first anterior opening and the third anterior opening are each connected to the first posterior opening, and the second anterior opening is each connected to the second posterior opening and the third posterior opening.

24. 23. The multifunctional intraluminal device of claim 22, wherein the roller is cross-shaped and comprises a first arm and a second arm opposite the first arm on a horizontal axis, the ends of the first arm and the second arm being spherical to correspond to the shapes of the first groove and the second groove of the cylinder, respectively.

25. 25. The multifunctional intraluminal device of claim 24, wherein the first arm of the roller is positioned within the first groove and configured to slide between the front end and the rear end of the cylinder, and the second arm of the roller is positioned within the second groove and configured to slide between the front end and the rear end of the cylinder.

26. 26. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 25, wherein the roller further comprises a guide portion rotatably slid within the third groove of the cylinder, the guide portion protruding partially from the slot.

27. 27. The multifunctional intraluminal instrument of claim 26, further comprising a first pipe and a second pipe, the first pipe being disposed within the hollow handle and passing from the first rear opening to the third front opening, and the second pipe being disposed within the hollow handle and passing from the second front opening to the third rear opening.

28. 21. The multi-function intraluminal instrument of claim 20, further comprising at least one oral or nasal surgical instrument housed within at least one tunnel of said cylinder.

29. 30. The multi-function intraluminal instrument of claim 28, wherein the at least one oral or nasal related surgical instrument comprises an endoscope, an imaging device, a light source, a laser, an ultrasonically driven tip, an irrigation device, and a suction device.

30. 21. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 20, wherein the connecting rod has a shape including tubular, cylindrical, conical, bullet, and frusto-conical.

31. 21. The multifunction intraluminal instrument of claim 20, wherein the socket of the connecting rod is adapted to rotatably receive the ball head of the universal joint.

32. 21. The multifunction intraluminal instrument of claim 20, wherein the front end of the hollow handle has a threaded stud and the lower end of the connecting rod has internal threads for detachably connecting to the front end of the hollow handle having a threaded stud.

33. 21. The multifunction intraluminal instrument of claim 20, wherein the universal joint further comprises a neck between the hollow ball head and the base, the diameter of the neck matching the diameter of the socket of the connecting rod.

34. 21. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 20, wherein the base of the universal joint comprises a polygonal portion and a tapered stud, the polygonal portion being located between the neck and at least one pin.

35. 35. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 34, wherein the polygonal portion is hexagonal and at least one pin has a curved surface.

36. 36. The multifunctional intraluminal device of claim 35, wherein the top element has a hollow cylinder, an operating portion, and an opening, the operating portion adjacent to the hollow cylinder, the operating portion configured to perform surgery, the inner wall of the hollow cylinder having a hexagonal shape that matches the shape of the polygonal portion of the universal joint, and the opening is near the operating portion.

37. 37. The multifunctional intracanal instrument of claim 36, wherein the operating portion adapted to perform surgery comprises a periodontal probe, a flat drill, a flat knife, an explorer, a spatula, a plugger, an obturator, a guide forceps, a periosteal elevator, a periotome, a forceps, a retractor, and a suction probe.

38. 37. The multi-function intraluminal instrument of claim 36, wherein the opening in the top element is configured for at least one oral or nasal surgical instrument for performing surgery.

39. 21. The multi-function intraluminal instrument of claim 20, further comprising a tail cap connected to the rear end of the hollow handle.

40. 21. The multifunctional intraluminal device of claim 20, wherein the material of the top element is made of an elastic material, the top element has a first channel and two second channels, the first channel is located between the two second channels, and the two second channels are fitted with metal wires to assist in shaping the top element.

41. 41. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 40, wherein the resilient material comprises silicone or a shape memory metal.

42. 21. The multi-function intraluminal instrument of claim 20, wherein the material of said hollow handle, said connecting rod, said universal joint, said top element, and said control valve is a light-conducting material.

43. 21. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 20, wherein the connecting rod further comprises a retractor adjacent the socket.

44. 44. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 43, wherein the shape of the retractor comprises a circle, an oval, a bell, a drop, or an axis.

45. 44. The multi-function intraluminal device of claim 43, wherein one end of the retractor has two prongs and a notch between the two prongs.

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