APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LASER VAPORIZATION OF HARD TISSUE

摘要

Apparatus and method for vaporizing any one of hard tissue and deposits on hard tissue. A scanner substantially continuously scans a target area and directs a pulsed laser beam during the scanning so as to vaporize portions of the target area to form a vaporized target area of a desired size and shape. Non limiting examples of applications include those for performing a stapedectomy, drilling in teeth and vaporizing of plaque and caries.