Endoscopic method and device for subgingival dental procedures
December 26, 2011. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3297022 Medical laser instrument for transmitting infrared laser energy to a selected part of the body Electrically isolated control means for the illuminating source of a dental drill Anticalculus oral composition Endoscope connecting system Dental viewing apparatus and method Modular endoscopic apparatus with image rotation Anticalculus oral composition Dental isolation system Electronic video dental camera InventorApplicationNo. 816307 filed on 12/26/1991US Classes:433/29, Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the work433/31, Combined with other device600/104, With tool carried on endoscope or auxillary channel therefore600/108, Laser600/156Fluid channel (e.g., suction, irrigation, aspiration)ExaminersPrimary: O'Connor, Cary E.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61C 001/00AbstractA device and method for removing deposited material from subgingival tooth surfaces, under endoscopic guidance, without surgical cutting of the gingiva. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a simple endoscopic probe insertable into the gingival sulcus to endoscopically visualize the process of and/or effects of subgingival root planing, scaling or other plaque removal procedures carried out by other operative instruments. In another embodiment, the endoscopic viewing apparatus is incorporated into an operative instrument which is, in itself, usable to effect removal deposited material from subgingival tooth surfaces such that the operator may endoscopically view and/or guide the instrument while using the instrument itself to effect the removal of material deposited on the subgingival tooth surfaces. The invention includes methods for removing deposited material from subgingival tooth surfaces under endoscopic guidance and/or monitoring.Other References
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