Mouthpiece that adjusts to user arch sizes and seals from oxygen exposure and methods for effecting an oral treatment
US8371853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 11, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0652
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mouthpiece that adjusts manually in the mouth and seals the treatment area. It includes light emitters and heat generators. Textured bands guide and direct light to diffuse evenly. A seal bead seals the gum above the teeth. For whitening, a whitening gel is first applied to the user's teeth, the mouthpiece is then positioned in the user's mouth, and the seal bead seals against the user's gums. Then, the light emitter(s) and heat generator(s) are activated to effect the whitening while causing an increase in the temperature enabling the user to mold the mouthpiece to their mouth.
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