Oral hygiene instrument for use with orthodontial appliances and

Details Oral hygiene instrument for use with orthodontial appliances and Oral hygiene instrument for use with orthodontial appliances and

1985-02-15

1986-07-01

Wilson, John J.

Toilet

Nail device

Compound tools

132 91, 433 3, A61C 1500

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045973989

ABSTRACT:
An instrument for promoting oral hygiene particularly with patients having orthodontial appliances. An elongate handle includes a short hollow post at the distal end thereof disposed generally transverse to the handle. Flossing material is threaded through and out the post. In operation, the post is disposed by means of the handle between the orthodontial band and adjacent the spacing between teeth which are desired to be cleaned. The floss protruding out the post is then forced between the spacing to effect flossing thereof.

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