Abstract:
An apparatus having an excitation source that includes at least one laser diode and also having a handpiece with a disposable, bendable tip cannula is disclosed.
Abstract:
A laser handpiece is disclosed, including a shaped fiber optic tip having a side-firing output end with a double bevel-cut shape. The shaped fiber optic tip can be configured to side-fire laser energy in a direction away from a laser handpiece and toward sidewalls of a treatment or target site.
Abstract:
A laser device is disclosed that directs light to a tooth and analyzes scattered light reflected from the tooth. The device measures a time delay between excitation and reflections of light. Reflected light is analyzed to determine a presence and extent of dental caries on the tooth.
Abstract:
A laser handpiece is described that connects to a laser base unit. The laser handpiece receives laser energy and ancillary inputs from a connector that connects to the laser base unit. A handpiece tip on the laser handpiece directs laser energy to a target surface.
Abstract:
An illumination device is described containing optical fibers that transmit electromagnetic energy from a source to a target. Additional optical fibers return reflected electromagnetic energy from the target. High-level electromagnetic energy can be used for cutting, reforming, or treating a surface. Low-level electromagnetic energy illuminates the surface.
Abstract:
A medical treatment apparatus includes a power and control (PAC) device. The PAC device provides electrical power through a cable to a laser handpiece assembly to electrically power a laser source within the handpiece assembly. The PAC device controls operation of the handpiece assembly and detects an identification of the handpiece assembly. The PAC device also monitors data relating to operation of the handpiece assembly. The PAC device uploads, through a communication network to a user assistance center remote from the PAC device, the handpiece assembly identification and the monitored data.
Abstract:
A medical device includes a housing that is moved along a surface of a target tissue in a longitudinal direction. One or more supply lines conduct air and water to the housing. A pulse emitter emits electromagnetic pulses toward the surface at a repetition rate for the pulses to produce ablation holes in the tissue. The pulse emitter includes optical components and is configured to direct the air against the optical components to keep the optical components clean. One or more nozzles emit the water and the air in an air/water spray to moisturize and cool the target tissue prior to laser application.
Abstract:
controlador de fluido. a presente invenção refere-se a um sistema de condicionamento de fluido que é adaptado para o condicionamento do fluido usado em operações médicas e dentárias de corte, irrigação, colocação sob vácuo, limpeza e perfuração com broca. o fluido pode ser condicionado pela adição de flavores, antissépticos e/ou agentes de clareamento de dentes, tais como peróxido, medicações e pigmentos. além dos benefícios diretos obtidos a partir da introdução destes agentes, as propriedades de corte de laser podem ser variadas a patir da introdução seletiva dos vários agentes.
Abstract:
Un aparato capaz de detectar caries dental, que comprende: un dispositivo de energía electromagnética capaz de generar un impulso de excitación de energía electromagnéticay dirigir la energía electromagnética a la superficie de un diente; un detector capaz de recibir radiación electromagnética devuelta desde el diente según la energía electromagnética,la radiación electromagnética devuelta tiene una características de la caries y es diferente en uno o más de entre laintensidad, retraso y distribución espectral de la radiación devuelta por un diente sano; y un controlador configurado para medir el retraso de tiempo entre el impulso de excitación de energíaelectromagnética y la radiación electromagnética devuelta, el controlador es capaz de controlar un temporizadorsegún el momento de la generación de los impulsos de energía electromagnética y un momento de recepción de unimpulso de radiación electromagnética.