System and method for laser based treatment of soft tissue
US10945790B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/20355
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The disclosed invention relates to an improved system and method for treatment of soft tissue, e.g., for treatment of a snoring condition. The system can include a laser source; a hand piece; and a device for directing radiation emitted by the laser source to a treatment area (e.g., an oral treatment area). In some cases, the handpiece can include an optical element (e.g., a lens) mounted within a replaceable cartridge and adapted to modulate a laser beam such that it is non-ablative, prior to its delivery to a treatment region. In various embodiments, the system includes a CO2 laser capable of performing treatment in a more efficient manner than conventional techniques.
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