Method and apparatus for drilling teeth with a pressurized water stream
US7326054B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C3/025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for boring into teeth to remove decaying tool matter using a high pressure jet of water. A system according to the invention may include a pressurized water source operably connected to an applicator used to target the water stream at the decayed portion of the tooth. The invention contemplates water streams utilizing single or multiple stream orifices, pure water or particle-entrained streams, and constant high pressure or pulsing pressure to accomplish removal of oral material, including enamel.
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