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Ultrasonic system to alleviate toothaches

US5437606A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 28, 1994
Grant dateAug 1, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 28, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M37/0092
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method to improve infusion and diffusion of local anesthesia into the gum surrounding a decayed tooth by the application of ultrasound vibration to the hypodermic syringe and needle as local anesthesia is being injected into the gum.

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