APPARATUS, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENDODONTIC TREATMENTS

Title:

APPARATUS, METHODS, AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENDODONTIC TREATMENTS

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/054905

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

Examples of apparatus, methods, and compositions for endodontic treatments are described. The apparatus can include a fluid platform configured to substantially retain fluid in a tooth chamber during treatment. The fluid platform can help maintain fluid circulation in the tooth chamber as fluid flows into and out of the tooth chamber. The apparatus can also include a pressure wave generator configured to generate acoustic waves that can be used for cleaning root canals and tooth surfaces in the tooth chamber. Examples of pressure wave generators include a liquid jet, an electromagnetic energy delivery device, and an ultrasonic device. The fluid can include antiseptic or antibacterial solutions to assist in tooth cleaning. The fluid may be degassed to have a reduced dissolved gas content (compared to non- degassed fluids used in endodontic treatments), which may improve the effectiveness of the pressure wave generation or the cleaning.

Inventors:

BERGHEIM BJARNE (US)
KHAKPOUR MEHRZAD (US)
PHAM MICHELE (US)
GHARIB MORTEZA (US)
TEBBS RICHARD S (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2011/057401

Publication Date:

July 04, 2013

Filing Date:

October 21, 2011

Export Citation:

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Assignee:

SONENDO INC (US)
BERGHEIM BJARNE (US)
KHAKPOUR MEHRZAD (US)
PHAM MICHELE (US)
GHARIB MORTEZA (US)
TEBBS RICHARD S (US)

International Classes:

A61C5/02

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