John E Stambaugh

US Patent:

60863633, Jul 11, 2000

Filed:

Nov 19, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/195783

Inventors:

Kelly Moran - Wilbraham MA
Jane Morello - Wilbraham MA
Bill Siminovsky - Parkland FL
John Stambaugh - Wilbraham MA
Carol Morello - Wilbraham MA
Kimberly Muller - Brookfield CT

Assignee:

CeramOpter Industries, Inc. - East Longmeadow MA

International Classification:

A61D 500

US Classification:

433 1

Abstract:

A laser system and method are described that will improve dental treatments in small animals, particularly in situations where periodontal disease has progressed to the advanced stages of periodontitis and when dental pulp is exposed by fracture or disease. A laser system is employed to achieve enhanced precision by selectively ablating affected tissue without damaging the collateral tissue. The laser system is also capable of sealing the tubules and eradicating bacteria within the periodontium to significantly reduce the risk of infection. Additional pre-treatment methods may be employed to further enhance the laser therapy.