Vibrating dental plate and accessories
US8708701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Vibrating dental devices and accessories are provided, including a unique snap fit dental plate and vibrator connection; risers for adjusting the thickness of a dental plate; a pointer or wand that can be clamped onto a dental plate to reach even severely misaligned teeth; a cushioned dental plate having a non-Newtonian fluid therein that allows conformation of the cushion to the dentition, but hardens on use to allow the transmission of vibration to the teeth. Accessories such as carrying cases and docking stations are also provided.
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