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Method And Apparatus For The Assessment Of Gingival Blood Flow

Technology Benefits

Previous devices that have been used to measure gingival blood flow gave very inconsistent values due to pressure artifact, limited penetration depth and a much smaller region of interrogation. Currently clinical probing indices are used to identify and quantify gingivitis activity and quiescence. Clinical diagnosis lags days to weeks behind the pathological status of the tissues. The development of a real-time tool will allow better treatment outcomes from earlier diagnoses.

Technology Application

Medical imaging device for the characterization of gingival blood flow

Detailed Technology Description

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a novel application of laser speckle imaging to measure blood flow in the gingiva/gums. Such measurements are important as an indicator of gingival inflammation. It is a good early marker for onset and treatment response in patients with gingivitis.

Application No.

20170347943

Others

Tech ID/UC Case

25856/2016-336-0

Related Cases

2016-336-0

Country/Region

USA

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