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Apparatus and methods for treating root canals of teeth
US2016367346A1 · US · A1
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-2016367346-A1 |
| Application number | US-201615247650-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | A1 |
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Priority date | Apr 20, 2006 |
| Publication date | Dec 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | — |
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Apparatus and methods for endodontic treatment of teeth provide effective cleaning of organic material (such as pulp and diseased tissue) from the root canal system. In an embodiment, a compressor system generates high pressure liquid (e.g., water) that flows through an orifice to produce a high-velocity collimated jet of liquid. The high-velocity jet is directed toward a surface of a tooth, for example, an exposed dentinal surface, and impingement of the jet onto the surface generates an acoustic wave that propagates throughout the tooth. The acoustic wave effectively detaches organic material from dentinal surfaces and tubules. The detached organic material is flushed from the root canal system by the liquid jet and/or by additional irrigation.
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1 . (canceled) 2 . An apparatus for treating an infected or decaying condition in a tooth, the apparatus comprising: an enclosure having a mounting surface configured to be positioned against a tooth surface at or near a treatment region of the tooth to enclose the treatment region, and an access opening being disposed on the enclosure so as to be exposed to the treatment region when the mounting surface is positioned against the tooth surface; a fluid source having an o…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- Apparatus and methods for endodontic treatment of teeth provide effective cleaning of organic material (such as pulp and diseased tissue) from the root canal system. In an embodiment, a compressor system generates high pressure liquid (e.g., water) that flows through an orifice to produce a high-velocity collimated jet of liquid. The high-velocity jet is directed toward a surface of a tooth, fo…
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- Sonendo Inc
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- Primary CPC classification A61C17/02. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Thu Dec 22 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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