Abstract: A suction enabled dental instrument apparatus is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides an elongate handpiece having a working end and an opposing interface end. A terminal face of the working end of the handpiece provides an instrument opening sized and configured for allowing an instrument end of an instrument portion positioned within the handpiece to extend a distance therethrough. A main lumen is positioned within the handpiece in fluid communication with the instrument opening and a fluid source for selectively delivering a volume of fluid from the fluid source during use of the apparatus. At least one suction lumen is also positioned within the handpiece in fluid communication with the instrument opening and a suction source for capturing fluids and dental spray generated proximal to the instrument opening during use of the apparatus for the suction source to subsequently remove.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for fracturing calcium in an artery of a patient. Certain embodiments include a diode laser light source and an optical fiber. In particular embodiments, the optical fiber comprises a polymer or glass optical core, a cladding surrounding the polymer or glass optical core. The optical fiber can comprise one or more emission elements configured to emit electromagnetic energy from the laser light source. The electromagnetic energy can be transmitted through a fluid in the expandable member to fracture the calcium.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for fracturing calcium in an artery of a patient. Certain embodiments include an expandable member, a laser light source and an optical fiber coupled to the laser light source. The optical fiber can comprise one or more emission points configured to emit electromagnetic energy from the laser light source. The electromagnetic energy can be transmitted through a fluid in the expandable member to fracture the calcium.