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US 6,676,629 B2Granted
Tissue liquefaction and aspiration for dental treatment
OwnerMark S. Andrew, Mylina Andrewinventors
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Abstract
A method and apparatus are disclosed for liquefying target tissue within a body and aspirating the same while leaving non-target tissue intact. A biocompatible fluid is heated and contacted with target tissue so that the target tissue is melted while non-target tissue remains intact. As the target tissue is being melted it is also aspirated from the body.
Claims8
A method for liquefying necrotic dental tissue within a body comprising the steps of:
- heating a biocompatible fluid;
- presenting said fluid to the necrotic tissue within a surgical area so that the tissue is liquefied when contacted with said heated fluid while leaving healthy tissue intact;
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- aspirating said liquefied tissue.
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