Device, system and method for procedures associated with the intra-oral cavity
First Claim
1. A method for conducting a procedure in the intra-oral cavity comprising implementing the procedure using at least one suitable tool having a working end, and monitoring the procedure in real time using a suitable imaging system comprising an image acquisition unit, wherein said tool working end and said image acquisition unit are included in a handheld device, and wherein said image acquisition unit and said tool working end are positioned in the hand held device such said tool working end is in the field of view of said image acquisition unit at least during operation of the tool.
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Abstract
A device and system for use in procedures associated with the intra-oral cavity, the device having a probe member and a handpiece for holding the elongate probe member, the probe member having an elongate distal portion capable of being manipulated in the intra-oral cavity, the probe member comprising: at least one treatment channel having a distal opening in the elongate distal portion, the at least one treatment channel being configured for enabling operation of a suitable tool via the distal opening; at least one illumination channel comprising a first light guide having a first proximal end configured for optical coupling to a light source system, and a second distal end in the distal portion for illuminating regions of interest during operation of the device; at least one light collection channel configured for optical coupling to an imaging system and for collecting and transmitting light reflected from the regions of interest during operation of the device.
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28 Claims
- 1. A method for conducting a procedure in the intra-oral cavity comprising implementing the procedure using at least one suitable tool having a working end, and monitoring the procedure in real time using a suitable imaging system comprising an image acquisition unit, wherein said tool working end and said image acquisition unit are included in a handheld device, and wherein said image acquisition unit and said tool working end are positioned in the hand held device such said tool working end is in the field of view of said image acquisition unit at least during operation of the tool.
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21. A device for use in procedures associated with the intra-oral cavity, the device comprising:
a probe member and a handpiece for holding said elongate probe member, said probe member having an elongate distal portion capable of being manipulated in the intra-oral cavity, said probe member comprising; at least one treatment channel having a distal opening in said elongate distal portion, said at least one treatment channel being configured for enabling operation of a suitable tool via said distal opening, such that in operation of the device, a working portion of said tool projects distally from a distal end of said distal portion; at least one illumination channel different from said at least one treatment channel and comprising a first light guide having a first proximal end configured for optical coupling to a light source system, and a second distal end in said distal portion for illuminating regions of interest associated with the intra-oral cavity during operation of said device; image acquisition unit configured for optical coupling to an imaging system, and further configured for collecting and transmitting light reflected from said regions to said proximal end during operation of said device; wherein said tool working portion is in the field of view of said image acquisition unit at least during operation of the device. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. A system for use in procedures associated with the intra-oral cavity, comprising:
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(A) a device comprising a probe member and a handpiece for holding said elongate probe member, said probe member having an elongate distal portion capable of being manipulated in the intra-oral cavity, said probe member comprising; at least one treatment channel having a distal opening in said elongate distal portion, said at least one treatment channel being configured for enabling operation of a suitable tool via said distal opening, such that in operation of the device, a working portion of said tool projects distally from a distal end of said distal portion; at least one illumination channel different from said at least one treatment channel and comprising a first light guide having a first proximal end configured for optical coupling to a light source system, and a second distal end in said distal portion for illuminating regions of interest associated with the intra-oral cavity during operation of said device; image acquisition unit configured for collecting and transmitting light reflected from said regions to said proximal end during operation of said device; wherein said tool working portion is in the field of view of said image acquisition unit at least during operation of the device. (B) a light source system coupled to said proximal end of said first illumination system; (C) an imaging system comprising a display unit coupled to said image acquisition unit; (D) a said tool accommodated in said treatment channel wherein said working portion of said tool projects distally from a distal end of said distal portion.
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