Title:
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ENHANCING THE TREATMENT OF TEETH AND GUM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2005/107636
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an autonomous device comprising a trough, shaped for the immersion of teeth and/or gums of a dental arch, one or more means to provide physical stimulation and optionally one or more means to provide heat. It further relates to methods for cleaning teeth, relieving pain, treating bacteria, treating bad breath, loosening plaque and healing. It further relates to inserts for use in said device.
Inventors:
WILLIAMS MICHAEL (US)
Application Number:
PCT/EP2004/005029
Publication Date:
November 17, 2005
Filing Date:
May 11, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
REMEDENT NV (BE)
WILLIAMS MICHAEL (US)
WILLIAMS MICHAEL (US)
International Classes:
A61C19/06; (IPC1-7): A61C19/06
Foreign References:
| US6102705A | 2000-08-15 | |||
| US6616447B1 | 2003-09-09 | |||
| DE20120955U1 | 2002-05-08 | |||
| US20040063073A1 | 2004-04-01 | |||
| US20030205234A1 | 2003-11-06 |
Other References:
PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 2000, no. 22 9 March 2001 (2001-03-09)
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Brants, Johan Philippe Emile (Brants & Partners E. Gevaertdreef 10a, Sint-Martens-Latem, BE)
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