Dental laser treatment hand-piece and system

Abstract

A handpiece is presented which utilizes fluid channels instead of electric wiring to provide power to a treatment device. These fluid channels operate a micro-turbine generator that provides electrical energy to treatment devices. Each micro-turbine generator generates electrical energy for powering at least one electricity consuming functional device; wherein said electricity consuming functional device is selected from the group; a compact laser, an electromechanical dental drill, an ultrasound generator, a microwave generator and, an activator for treatment chemicals. In particular this device provides energy to a dental hand-piece without the need for electrical wiring or optics between the hand-piece and the control apparatus. One or more fluid channels permit fluids to flow between the control apparatus and the hand-piece. This flow of fluid operates the micro-turbine, which in turn produces energy to operate a medical/dental device. The fluid channels can also be used to deliver substances in conjunction with the medical device use. The hand-piece of this apparatus can be manufactured for a specific medical/dental procedure, or the apparatus can be made compatible/interchangeable with existing hand-pieces and control apparatus. This micro-turbine energy system provides the power necessary to operate many state of the art devices. For example, the energy produced can be used to operate a laser used for various dental applications such as drilling, pre-heating of the drill area, or activation of PDT substances.

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