Method and device for cleaning teeth

Details Method and device for cleaning teeth Method and device for cleaning teeth

2006-04-11

2006-04-11

Chin, Randall (Department: 1744)

Brushing, scrubbing, and general cleaning

Machines

Brushing

C015S028000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07024717

ABSTRACT:
A method and a device for cleaning teeth wherein a variety of cleaning tools are coupled to a common handle section for the individual cleaning of teeth. It relates in particular to a handle section of an electric dental cleaning device, with a coupling section for coupling various cleaning tools thereto, as well as said cleaning tools. According to the invention the handle section detects a coding provided on the respective cleaning tool attached. In dependence upon the respective coding detected, various functions of the dental cleaning device are controlled.

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