Patent ID: 6161548
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A method of applying a radiofrequency energy to treat a canker sore of a patient, the method comprising:(a) inserting a hand-piece into a mouth of a patient, said hand-piece comprising a distal end, a proximal end, and at least one lumen extending therebetween, and a small diameter portion intermediate the proximal and distal ends, the small diameter portion being bendable to orient a distal face of the distal end; wherein electrode means is disposed on said distal face, said electrode means having a plurality of surface zones for contacting the tissue, wherein the hand-piece further comprises means for applying radiofrequency energy to the electrode means of the hand-piece and means for fluid infusion and irrigation capabilities;(b) contacting the canker sore with the electrode means;(c) applying radiofrequency energy to the electrode means; and(d) infusing and irrigating a fluid to the canker sore.