Combination air abrasive system and laser system for dental applications

In combination:

• an air abrasive system for dental applications comprising a housing containing said air abrasive system, means for creating an abrasive material laden gas flow and means for directing said gas flow toward a target site in a patient's mouth,
• a laser system for dental applications comprising said housing also containing a laser, means for exciting said laser to generate a laser output and means for delivering said laser output to a target area in a patient's mouth, and
• common means for controlling both said air abrasive system and said laser system.

The invention as defined in claim wherein said common controlling means comprises a foot pedal assembly.

In combination:

• an air abrasive system for dental applications comprising a housing containing said air abrasive system, means for creating an abrasive material laden gas flow and means for directing said gas flow toward a target site in a patient's mouth,
• a laser system for dental applications comprising said housing containing a laser, means for exciting said laser to generate a laser output and means for delivering said laser output to a target area in a patient's mouth, and
• means for illuminating said target site and said target area.

In combination:

• an air abrasive system for dental applications comprising a housing containing said air abrasive system, means for creating an abrasive material laden gas flow and means for directing said gas flow toward a target site in a patient's mouth,
• a laser system for dental applications comprising said housing also containing a laser, means for exciting said laser to generate a laser output and means for delivering said laser output to a target area in a patient's mouth, and
• means for selectively aiming said abrasive material laden gas flow or said laser output.

In combination:

• an air abrasive system for dental applications comprising a housing containing said air abrasive system, means for creating an abrasive material laden gas flow and means for directing said gas flow toward a target site in a patient's mouth,
• a laser system for dental applications comprising said housing also containing a laser, means for exciting said laser to generate a laser output and means for delivering said laser output to a target site in a patient's mouth, and
• means for illuminating said target site with said laser and means for supplying curing materials to said target site.

In combination:

• an air abrasive system for dental applications comprising means for creating an abrasive material laden gas flow, means for directing said gas flow toward a target site in a patient's mouth,
• a laser system for dental applications comprising a housing containing a laser, means for exciting said laser to generate a laser output and means for delivering said laser output to a target area in a patient's mouth, and
• means for illuminating said target site with a light and means for supplying curing materials to said target site.

In combination:

• an air abrasive system for dental applications comprising means for creating an abrasive material laden gas flow, means for directing said gas flow toward a target site in a patient's mouth and a vacuum system for removing grit after impingement on the target site,
• a laser system for dental applications comprising a housing containing a laser, means for exciting said laser to generate a laser output and means for delivering said laser output to a target area in a patient's mouth, and
• means for controlling said air abrasive system and said laser system comprising a foot pedal assembly, said foot pedal assembly controlling activation of said vacuum system.