Laser system for enhancing remineralization and strength of hard tissue
US11918824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/066
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laser-based system and method for treatment of hard tissue enhances remineralization and fluoride uptake to improve resistance to demineralization. The system can include a laser source, an optic, and a controller for controlling the laser source and/or the optic to deliver radiation to a treatment region with desirable characteristics (e.g., to remove carbonate without damaging the tissue surface). In some cases, the system includes a handpiece having an optical element (e.g., a lens) mounted within a replaceable cartridge and adapted to modulate a laser beam to render the beam non-ablative, prior to the laser beam's delivery to the treatment region. In some embodiments, treatment with the laser can be combined with a fluoride treatment for enhanced therapeutic effect.
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