Dentistry – Apparatus – Having suction orifice
Patent
1996-11-08
1997-11-25
O'Connor, Cary E.
Dentistry
Apparatus
Having suction orifice
433 96, A61C 1706
Patent
active
056904878
ABSTRACT:
A disposable oral suction tip includes a tubular body having a suction line attachment end, a mouthpiece end, an exterior surface and at least one central passage that extends between the suction line attachment end and the mouthpiece end. A mouthpiece is secured to the mouthpiece end of the tubular body. At least one vacuum release channel is provided having a first end and a second end. The at least one vacuum release channel extends along the exterior surface of the tubular body. The first end of the at least one vacuum release channel is positioned to be placed into a patient's mouth along with the mouthpiece. The second end is spaced from the mouthpiece such that the at least one vacuum release channel provides direct venting of the oral cavity.
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Article published in The Journal of The American Dental Association vol. 124 Apr. 1993 entitled Possibility of Cross-Contamination Between Dental Patients By Means of the Saliva Ejector by C. M. Watson, R.D.H.; R.L.S. Whitehouse, PH.D.
Watson Connie
Whitehouse Ronald L. S.
O'Connor Cary E.
White Shield Inc.
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