Dental water technology
US10016253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C1/0023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A heat sterizable, independent dental water supply apparatus has a hand piece control head and a water supply container removably connected to the control head. The apparatus in connectible with a dental, hand piece, an air source and a controller such as a dental foot pedal. In use, the apparatus supplies sterile irrigation water at the hand piece under the control of a dental practitioner. The apparatus is particularly useful of oral surgeons, prosthodontists and other dental specialists. Methods of making and using the apparatus are also disclosed.
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