Process of tooth whitening and apparatus therefor
First Claim
1. A process of whitening a tooth, comprising the steps of:
- providing a delivery device having a push-button, twist-turn or lever, and wherein a single incremental movement of the push-button, twist-turn or lever mechanically dispenses a predetermined amount of a whitening composition to an applicator tip;
dispensing the predetermined amount of the whitening composition to the applicator tip by moving an expelling platform incrementally in association with a ratcheting mechanism;
applying the predetermined amount of the whitening composition disposed on the applicator tip to a tooth to be whitened;
exposing the whitening composition to light emitted from a phosphorescent light source; and
allowing the whitening composition to remain in contact with the tooth for a period of time sufficient to whiten the tooth.
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Abstract
A process of whitening a tooth provided by the invention includes the steps of providing a delivery device for mechanical dispensing of a predetermined amount of a whitening composition to an applicator tip; dispensing the amount of whitening composition to the applicator tip; applying the amount of whitening composition disposed on the applicator tip to the tooth to be whitened; and allowing the whitening composition to remain in contact with the tooth for a period of time sufficient to whiten the tooth. Optionally, the process further includes the step of exposing the whitening composition to light. A gum or candy for tooth bleaching is detailed along with methods of use. A device adapted to dispense an amount of a dental whitening composition optionally includes a light source for activating the whitener.
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1. A process of whitening a tooth, comprising the steps of:
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providing a delivery device having a push-button, twist-turn or lever, and wherein a single incremental movement of the push-button, twist-turn or lever mechanically dispenses a predetermined amount of a whitening composition to an applicator tip; dispensing the predetermined amount of the whitening composition to the applicator tip by moving an expelling platform incrementally in association with a ratcheting mechanism; applying the predetermined amount of the whitening composition disposed on the applicator tip to a tooth to be whitened; exposing the whitening composition to light emitted from a phosphorescent light source; and allowing the whitening composition to remain in contact with the tooth for a period of time sufficient to whiten the tooth. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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