Apparatus for the treatment of dental caries
US6454566B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/0208
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus for the treatment of dental caries includes a source of oxidizing gas and a handpiece for delivering the gas to a tooth. A cup attached to the handpiece is provided for receiving the gas and exposing a selected area of the tooth to the gas. The cup includes a resilient edge for sealably the edge for engaging the tooth around the selected area to prevent escape of a gas therepast.
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