What is the main function of the aiming beam in both K-series and CUBE3 lasers?

The main function of the aiming beam in K-series and CUBE3 lasers is to assess the patency of the fiber optic cable. The aiming beam is a low-power, visible light emitted by the laser system that helps clinicians visualize the treatment area, ensuring accurate positioning and alignment of the laser over the targeted tissue. This visibility is crucial, as it allows practitioners to verify the functionality and integrity of the fiber optic cable before initiating the therapeutic laser treatment. Ensuring that the cable is intact allows for safe and effective laser application, which is vital for successful outcomes in laser therapy.

The other choices do not accurately represent the primary role of the aiming beam. While the laser does promote cellular regeneration and can provide therapeutic benefits to deep tissues, those functions are not directly connected to the purpose of the aiming beam. Similarly, the stimulation of thermal pulses is more related to the way the laser energy interacts with tissues during treatment rather than the role of the aiming beam itself.