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:
A device for imparting therapeutic doses to living tissue is disclosed. The device includes a planar carrier including or structured to adjustably accommodate a multitude of electrodes. Positions of the electrodes may be altered by a user during a treatment procedure involving the impartation of therapeutic doses to the living tissue.
Abstract:
A device includes a handle coupled with an activated textured surface that can be implemented using a repetitive movement mechanism and a treatment energy source, such as an electromagnetic radiation source. The handle may be used to provide detection, treatment and/or management of sundry conditions including, for example, tooth discoloration, tissue damage, periodontal disease, tumors, pain, halitosis, and bronchitis. The activated textured surface may include a surface topography including corrugations, bristles, protuberances, or pits, or other surfaces for facilitating agitation, cleaning or other surface treatments.
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:
Un aparato para impartir fuerzas disruptivas a un objetivo que comprende: una lámpara de destello o un diodo láser configurado para facilitar la generación por lo menos de un pulso de salida que tiene un ancho del pulso de hasta aproximadamente 300 microsegundos definido entre un principio de por lo menos un pulso y un final de por lo menos un pulso, una amplitud pico y un intervalo de la mitad máxima del ancho completo el cual, cuando está representado en un eje de tiempo de un gráfico que ilustra por lo menos un pulso, se define a partir de un tiempo inicial, donde la amplitud del por lo menos un pulso primero alcanza una mitad de la amplitud pico dentro del ancho del pulso, hasta un tiempo final donde la amplitud alcanza una mitad de la amplitud pico un tiempo final dentro del ancho del pulso, la localización del intervalo de la mitad máxima del ancho completo a lo largo del eje de tiempo relativo al ancho del pulso que está más cercano al principio del por lo menos un pulso que al final del por lo menos un pulso; y una salida del fluido configurada para dirigir las partículas del fluido para la recepción de energía desde el al menos un pulso y la impartición de las fuerzas disruptivas al objetivo.
Abstract:
Un dispositivo incluye un mango acoplado con una superficie texturizada activada que puede implementarse utilizando un mecanismo de movimiento repetitivo y una fuente de energia de tratamiento, tal como una fuente de radiacion electromagnetica. El mango puede emplearse para proporcionar deteccion, tratamiento y/o manejo de diversas condiciones incluyendo, por ejemplo, decoloracion de dientes, dano de tejidos, enfermedad periodontal, tumores, dolor, halitosis, y bronquitis. La superficie texturizada activada puede incluir una topografia superficial incluyendo corrugaciones, cerdas, protuberancias, o cavidades, u otras superficies para facilitar agitacion, limpieza u otros tratamientos superficiales.