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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 17, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 03, 2008
Ioana M. Rizoiu, San Clemente, CA (US);
Jeffrey W. Jones, Robertson, WY (US);
Dmitri Boutoussov, Dana Point, CA (US);
Ioana M. Rizoiu, San Clemente, CA (US);
Jeffrey W. Jones, Robertson, WY (US);
Dmitri Boutoussov, Dana Point, CA (US);
Biolase Technology, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
A device includes a handle coupled with an activated textured surface that can be implemented using a repetitive movement mechanism and a treatment energy source, such as an electromagnetic radiation source. The handle may be used to provide detection, treatment and/or management of sundry conditions including, for example, tooth discoloration, tissue damage, periodontal disease, tumors, pain, halitosis, and bronchitis. The activated textured surface may include a surface topography including corrugations, bristles, protuberances, or pits, or other surfaces for facilitating agitation, cleaning or other surface treatments.