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Method and device for treating caries using locally delivered microwave energy

US10966809B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration · US

Inventors

Ivan Stangel · Bethesda, US
Marguerite A. Sognier · Houston, US
George D. Arndt · Friendswood, US
Diane Byerly · Seabrook, US
John Dusl · Houston, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 3, 2014
Grant date	Apr 6, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 3, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61C1/08
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and a device for treating dental caries using microwave energy applied directly to teeth at frequencies that are lethal to the bacteria in caries, without being destructive to tooth tissues. The method and a device will have a significant economic and health impact, leading to a reduction in traditional surgical interventions, as well by improving access to care for those with health disparities.

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