Systems and methods for reducing or altering oral bacteria and methods for manufacturing the same
US10213598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C45/14008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing direct current electricity and methods for manufacturing the same. Electrodes are used to deliver a direct current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, reducing oral biofilm, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and oral malodor, and other systemic diseases correlated with oral pathogens.
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