Computer laser system for prevention and treatment of dental diseases: new methods and results

S. G. Fedyai; Alexander A. Prochonchukov; Nina A. Zhizhina; Michael A. Metelnikov

doi:10.1117/12.207451

1 May 1995 Computer laser system for prevention and treatment of dental diseases: new methods and results

S. G. Fedyai, Alexander A. Prochonchukov, Nina A. Zhizhina, Michael A. Metelnikov

Proceedings Volume 2394, Lasers in Dentistry; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207451
Event: Photonics West '95, 1995, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

We report results of clinical application of the new computer-laser system. The system includes hardware and software means, which are applied for new efficient methods of prevention and treatment of main dental diseases. The hardware includes a laser physiotherapeutic device (LPD) `Optodan' and a fiberoptic laser delivery system with special endodontic rigging. The semiconductor AG-AL-AG laser diode with wavelengths in the spectral range of 850 - 950 nm (produced by Scientific-Industrial Concern `Reflector') is used as a basic unit. The LPD `Optodan' and methods of treatment are covered by Russian patent No 2014107 and certified by the Russian Ministry of Health. The automated computer system allows us to examine patients quickly and to input differential diagnosis, to determine indications (and contraindications), parameters and regimen of laser therapy, to control treatment efficacy (for carious -- through clinical indexes of enamel solubles, velocity of demineralization and other tests; for periodontal diseases trough complex of the periodontal indexes with automated registry and calculation). We present last results of application of the new technique and methods in treatment of dental diseases in Russian clinics.

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S. G. Fedyai, Alexander A. Prochonchukov, Nina A. Zhizhina, and Michael A. Metelnikov "Computer laser system for prevention and treatment of dental diseases: new methods and results", Proc. SPIE 2394, Lasers in Dentistry, (1 May 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207451

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