An instrument is provided to enables a dental professional to subject a
surgical site simultaneously to (1) mechanical cutting, scraping and
grinding, and (2) laser trimming and cauterization. As a result,
simultaneous removal of diseased tissue and destruction of residual
bacteria is enabled. The instrument comprises a hollow shank having, a
rearward fitting, and a forward contact head. Within shank extends a
fiber optic bundle. As shown, laser energy is delivered from a laser
through the fitting and the laser bundle to the contact head. In the
contact head are a surgical blade and an exit window for the laser
energy.