C[O.sub.2] laser.[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The clinical benefits of C[O.sub.2] laser energy--precision cutting and coagulation coagulation (kōăg'y  lā`shən), the collecting into a mass of minute particles of a solid dispersed throughout a liquid (a sol), usually followed by the precipitation or with minimal thermal thermal /ther·mal/ (ther´m'l) pertaining to or characterized by heat. ther·mal adj. 1. Of, relating to, using, producing, or caused by heat. 2. spread--have yet to find widespread use in otology otology /otol·o·gy/ (o-tol´ah-je) the branch of medicine dealing with the ear, its anatomy, physiology, and pathology.otolog´ic o·tol·o·gy n. The branch of medicine that deals with the ear. . But now, OmniGuide[R], Inc., announces the commercial availability of OtoBeam[R] flexible C[O.sub.2] Laser Fiber technology, designed specifically for otology applications. By utilizing a breakthrough flexible fiber and a unique, intuitive handpiece handpiece /hand·piece/ (hand´pes) that part of a dental engine held in the operator's hand and engaging the bur or working point while it is being revolved. , OtoBeam enables broader use of C[O.sub.2] laser energy in otology, providing the accurate control required near middle and inner ear structures. Circle 150 on Reader Service Card |
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