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US8998616B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8998616-B2 |
| Application number | US-99803907-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 28, 2007 |
| Priority date | Jun 10, 2005 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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Laser ablation is used in curettage to treat periodontal disease. After an initial step of ablating afflicted tissues, an anti-microbial rinse is applied. A flexible fiber optic guide is the preferred means of directing radiant energy to the afflicted tissues. Sulcular disinfection may also be achieved by similar associated processes. Various anti-microbial agents and laser sources are disclosed.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method of treating periodontal disease comprising: measuring a pocket depth in a periodontal pocket; pre-flushing the periodontal pocket with a fluid containing an antimicrobial agent; obtaining an apparatus capable of generating radiant energy, the apparatus having a fiber optic cable surrounded by a cladding layer; removing a length of cladding layer from an end of the fiber optic cable approximately equal to the pocket depth creating a bare fiber…
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- What does patent US8998616B2 cover?
- Laser ablation is used in curettage to treat periodontal disease. After an initial step of ablating afflicted tissues, an anti-microbial rinse is applied. A flexible fiber optic guide is the preferred means of directing radiant energy to the afflicted tissues. Sulcular disinfection may also be achieved by similar associated processes. Various anti-microbial agents and laser sources are disclosed.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Cao Densen, Jensen Steven, Cao Group Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61C1/0046. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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