American Medical Technologies Announces FDA Clearance of Hard Tissue Dental Laser.Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers CORPUS CHRISTI Corpus Christi, in Christianity Corpus Christi [Lat.,=body of Christ], feast of the Western Church, observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday (or on the following Sunday). , Texas--(BW HealthWire)--Oct. 11, 2001 American Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADLI) announced that it has received 510(k) FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. clearance to market its new CaviLase(TM) Erbium erbium (ûr`bēəm) [from Ytterby, a town in Sweden], metallic chemical element; symbol Er; at. no. 68; at. wt. 167.26; m.p. 1,529°C;; b.p. 2,863°C;; sp. gr. 9.05 at 25°C;; valence +3. :YAG YAG n. A hard synthetic yttrium aluminum garnet used in laser technology and as a gemstone. [y(ttrium) + a(luminum) + g(arnet)1.] hard tissue dental laser A dental laser is a type of laser designed specifically for use in oral surgery. In the United States, the use of lasers on the gums was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration in the early 1990s, and use on hard tissue like teeth or the bone of the mandible gained . "We think this is great news for the company and for dentists. Hard tissue lasers have come of age, and we believe that we have the best product available," said Ben J. Gallant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our new CaviLase(TM) represents the best all-purpose laser for dentistry with breakthrough technology for ease of use and patient comfort. It is also the first affordable hard tissue laser. For most dentists, spending $40,000 or nearly $50,000 for the lasers currently on the market is out of the question." The CaviLase(TM) Erbium:YAG Dental Laser is cleared for all classes of cavity preparations and most treatments can be done without anesthesia. The CaviLase(TM) uses advanced variable pulsewidth technology to produce long pulses for hard tissue, and short pulses, with acknowledged benefits, for soft tissue. This technology also allows the CaviLase(TM) to have double the pulse rate pulse rate n. The rate of the pulse as observed in an artery, expressed as beats per minute. of existing erbium units for smoother, better soft tissue cutting. Powerful handpiece illumination, common to air driven dental handpieces, is available on the CaviLase(TM) -- a first for dental lasers. Six user adjustable pre-sets give the dentist full control of energy/pulse, pulse rate, and water and air setting. "Sales of hard tissue lasers have been increasing rapidly, and we like our prospects with the CaviLase(TM) very much," said Gallant. "We will have significant benefits over any unit on the market for hard tissue; we have breakthrough technology for soft tissue; and we will have the most affordable price! We think this is what a lot of dentists have been waiting for." American Medical Technologies expects to take orders for the CaviLase(TM) at the annual meeting of the American Dental Association American Dental Association (ADA), n.pr a nonprofit professional association whose membership is dental professionals in the United States. Its purpose is to assist its members in providing the highest professional and ethical care to the citizens of the in Kansas City Kansas City, two adjacent cities of the same name, one (1990 pop. 149,767), seat of Wyandotte co., NE Kansas (inc. 1859), the other (1990 pop. 435,146), Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties, NW Mo. (inc. 1850). , beginning October 13th; and shipments are expected to begin in November. Certain statements made in this release may constitute "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. While we believe any forward-looking statements we have made are reasonable, actual results could differ materially since the statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the items listed or discussed in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update or alter its forward looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. American Medical Technologies, headquartered in Corpus Christi, Texas Corpus Christi is a coastal city and the county seat of Nueces CountyGR6 in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the region known as South Texas. , develops and manufactures advanced technologies for dentistry and markets them worldwide. It is listed on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol ADLI. Its website is found at www.americandentaltech.com. |
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