Abstract:
Output optical energy pulses including relatively high energy magnitudes (62 , 68) and steep slope at the beginning (64,66 ) of each pulse are disclosed. A s a result of the relatively high energy magnitudes which lead each pulse, the leading edge of each pulse includes a relatively steep slope. This slope is preferably greater than or equal to 5. Additionally, the full-width half-max value of the output optical energy distributions are between .025 and 250 microseconds and, more preferably, are about 50-70 microseconds. A flashlamp is used to drive the laser system, and a current is used to drive the flashlamp. A flashlamp current generating circuit includes a solid core inductor which has an inductance of about 50 microhenries and a capacitor which has a capacitance of about 50 microfarads. The output optical energy pulses cut target surfaces by interacting with fluid that is located above, on and/or in the target surface. Methods are disclosed for therapeutically treating tissue with pulses of electromagnetic energy.
Abstract:
An electromagnetically induced cutting mechanism provides accurate cutting operations on hard or soft tissues. The electromagnetically induced cutter i s adapted to interact with atomized fluid particles. A tissue remover comprise s an aspiration cannula housing a fluid and energy guide for conducting electromagnetically induced cutting forces to the site within a patient's bo dy for aspiration of hard or soft tissue. The cannula is provided with a cannul a distal end. The proximal end of the cannula is provided with fluid flow connection to an aspiration source. Separated hard or soft tissue and fluid are aspirated through the cannula distal end and the cannula by an aspiratio n source at the proximal end of the cannula. Methods of using such a cutter fo r hard or soft tissue removal are also disclosed.
Abstract:
SE PRESENTA UN MECANISMO DE CORTE INDUCIDO ELECTROMAGNETICAMENTE CON EL QUE SE PUEDEN LLEVAR A CABO OPERACIONES DE CORTE PRECISAS TANTO DE MATERIALES BLANDOS COMO DUROS. EL CORTADOR INDUCIDO ELECTROMAGNETICAMENTE PUEDE REALIZAR INCISIONES EXTREMADAMENTE FINAS Y LISAS, INDEPENDIENTEMENTE DE LA SUPERFICIE DE CORTE. ADICIONALMENTE UNA COMBINACION DE PARTICULAS ATOMIZADAS PROGRAMABLE POR EL USUARIO PERMITE QUE EL USUARIO PUEDA CONTROLAR VARIOS PARAMETROS DE CORTE. TAMBIEN SE PUEDEN CONTROLAR VARIOS PARAMETROS DE CORTE CAMBIANDO LAS BOQUILLAS DE PULVERIZACION Y LOS PARAMETROS DE LA FUENTE DE ENERGIA ELECTROMAGNETICA. SE PUEDE ADAPTAR UN SISTEMA DE ACONDICIONAMIENTO DE FLUIDOS PARA QUE ACONDICIONE EL AGUA O EL AIRE UTILIZADOS EN OPERACIONES DE CORTE MEDICAS Y DENTALES, DE IRRIGACION, EVACUACION, LIMPIEZA Y PERFORACION. EL AIRE O EL AGUA SE PUEDEN ACONDICIONAR AÑADIENDO AROMAS, ESENCIAS, SOLUCIONES SALINAS, MEDICAMENTOS Y DESINFECTANTES. ADEMAS DE LAS VENTAJAS DIRECTAS OBTENIDAS CON LA INTRODUCCION DE ESTOS AGENTES, SE PUEDEN VARIAR LAS PROPIEDADES DE CORTE CON LASER MEDIANTE LA INTRODUCCION SELECTIVA DE LOS DISTINTOS AGENTES.
Abstract:
Output optical energy pulses including relatively high energy magnitudes and steep slope at the beginning of each pulse are disclosed. As a result of the relatively high energy magnitudes which lead each pulse, the leading edge of each pulse includes a relatively steep slope. This slope is preferably greater than or equal to 5. Additionally, the full-width half-max value of the output optical energy distributions are between .025 and 250 microseconds and, more preferably, are about 50-70 microseconds. A flashlamp is used to drive the laser system, and a current is used to drive the flashlamp. A flashlamp current generating circuit includes a solid core inductor which has an inductance of about 50 microhenries and a capacitor which has a capacitance of about 50 microfarads. The output optical energy pulses cut target surfaces by interacting with fluid that is located above, on and/or in the target surface. Methods are disclosed for therapeutically treating tissue with pulses of electromagnetic energy.
Abstract:
This invention is a cleaning and whitening system for teeth having an electromagnetic radiation emitting toothbrush (1) and a dentifrice (31) with a photosensitive agent. The toothbrush has a cleaning surface, such as bristles (8). The toothbrush is also adapted to direct radiation toward the cleaning surface. The radiation may be monochromatic or polychromatic, may be substantially free of ultraviolet radiation, and may consist essentially of wavelengths within a range of 300 to 750 nanometers. The photosensitive agent is dispersed throughout the dentifrice and transmits the radiation through a varying thickness disposed over a target surface. A significant portion of the photosensitive agent reacts, resulting in whitening stains, removing and/or disclosing undesired substances, and/or foaming. The dentifrice may be clear and may have clear abrasive particles. A method for tuning the system includes formulating the dentifrice with photosensitive agents that react to a range of electromagnetic radiation and providing a toothbrush that emits that range.
Abstract:
Output optical energy pulses including relatively high energy magnitudes at the beginning of each pulse are disclosed. As a result of the relatively high energy magnitudes which lead each pulse, the leading edge of each pulse includes a relatively large slope. This slope is preferably greater than or equal to 5. Additionally, the full-width half-max value of the output optical energy distributions are between .025 and 250 microseconds and, more preferably, are about 70 microseconds. A flashlamp is used to drive the laser system, and a current is used to drive the flashlamp. A flashlamp current generating circuit includes a solid core inductor which has an inductance of 50 microhenries and a capacitor which has a capacitance of 50 microfarads.