Concurrent treatment of oral maladies using direct current electricity
US8660669B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for the concurrent treatment of multiple oral diseases and defects while promoting general oral hygiene utilizing direct current electricity. Electrodes are used to deliver a direct current to the gingival tissues of a mouth in order to achieve a number of therapeutic, prophylactic, and regenerative benefits. These benefits include killing oral microbes, increasing oral vasodilation, improving oral blood circulation, reversing oral bone resorption, promoting oral osteogenesis, treating gum recession, and fostering gingival regeneration. Other benefits include the treatment of gingivitis, perdiodontitis, and oral malodor while also promoting general oral hygiene.
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