Apparatus and method for therapeutic lavage and scaling of teeth
US5125837A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C1/0023
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for scaling of teeth and lavage of the gingival sulcus is provided. The apparatus comprises a base unit which contains reservoirs for the medicaments used in the lavage procedure, and a handpiece connected to the base unit by a conduit, which contains an insert for scaling of teeth. Switches on the base unit and a footswitch make it possible for the practitioner to use the apparatus for scaling only, lavage only, or for simultaneous lavage and scaling.
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