Interaction of 308-nm excimer laser light with temporomandibular joint related structures

Tim Liesenhoff M.D.; Armin Funk

doi:10.1117/12.168020

1 February 1994 Interaction of 308-nm excimer laser light with temporomandibular joint related structures

Tim Liesenhoff M.D., Armin Funk

Proceedings Volume 2077, Laser Interaction with Hard and Soft Tissue; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.168020
Event: Europto Biomedical Optics '93, 1993, Budapest, Hungary

Abstract

Arthroscopy of TMJ has become a clinically important and more and more accepted method for diagnosis and treatment of TMJ alteration. This minimal invasive method is clearly limited by the anatomical dimensions of the TMJ. A 308 nm excimer laserlight has already found clinical applications in angioplasty, ophthalmology, and dentistry. The aim of the presented study was to find out if it is possible to ablate TMJ related structures under arthroscopic conditions. It also aims to evaluate the energy-threshold for ablation and the maximal possible rate of ablation. Contrary to other laser systems it offers a unique combination of minimal tissue alteration, precise tissue ablation guidability through optical fibers, and a good transmission through water.

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Tim Liesenhoff M.D. and Armin Funk "Interaction of 308-nm excimer laser light with temporomandibular joint related structures", Proc. SPIE 2077, Laser Interaction with Hard and Soft Tissue, (1 February 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.168020

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