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Apparatus and methods for treating root canals of teeth

  • US 10,016,263 B2
  • Filed: 07/22/2016
  • Issued: 07/10/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/20/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for treating an infected or decaying condition in a tooth, the method comprising:

  • providing a liquid medium at a treatment region of the tooth including the infected or decaying condition, wherein providing a liquid medium at the treatment region comprises supplying a substantially degassed liquid;

    generating a pulsed coherent energy beam with a pressure wave generator;

    directing the pulsed coherent energy beam into the liquid medium present at the treatment region of the tooth; and

    generating pressure waves within the liquid medium to remove infected or decaying material from the tooth at the treatment region.

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