Method for sanitizing dental equipment using microwaves
US6423265B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method by which dental equipment, such as dental scalers, can be sanitized using a detergent or treating composition containing a surfactant and a solvent such as water is disclosed. The method involves taking the used dental equipment and contacting it with the treating composition, and subjecting both the equipment and composition to microwaves. The composition foams during microwaving and/or immerses the equipment such that microwave arcing is avoided, and such that the dental equipment is sanitized.
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