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Apparatus and method for photothermal destruction of oral bacteria

US6290496A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 1999
Grant dateSep 18, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S362/804
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Oral hygiene apparatus for destroying sensitized oral bacteria, comprising: PA1 an incoherent light source; and PA1 a light directing member, adapted for directing light from light source and onto at least part of a surface of at least one tooth within an oral cavity.

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