Methods of designing and fabricating customized dental care for particular users
US11058523B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/228
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The various embodiments described herein include methods, devices, and systems for customizing dental care. In one aspect, a dental care device is customized for a particular user, including: (1) a support plate having: (a) a first portion configured to be inserted into a mouth; and (b) an attachment mechanism configured to attach the dental care device to a drive assembly; and (2) an elastomer (elastic polymer) portion enclosing the first portion of the plate, the elastomer portion including a plurality of cleaning tips and shaped in accordance with dental details of the particular user.
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