Supra and subgingival tooth cleaning apparatus and method

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1989-08-10

1991-03-19

Stone, Cary E.

Dentistry

Apparatus

Having motor or means to transmit motion from motor to tool

433127, 433118, 128 62A, A61C 306

Patent

active

050006843

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for the supra and subgingival cleaning of teeth comprises and handle with a driving mechanism for reciprocally rotating a tapered cleaning tip about its longitudinal axis. A tuft or other scrubbing mechanism is provided on the outer circumference of the tip. The tip includes circumferentially disposed flutes which can be used to receive and dispense medication to the subgingival area. The tip is introduced into the gap between the gum and the tooth for scrubbing the outer surfaces of the tooth near and under the gum line. This effectively disrupts any bacteria plaque in these areas to clean the tooth.

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