Dispensing apparatus and cartridge with deformable tip
First Claim
1. An apparatus for dispensing at least one material to a periodontal pocket comprising:
- a barrel including a body portion and a tube portion, the tube portion extending from the body portion and including a tip configured for being deformed to at least one geometry different from its initial geometry;
a plunger, at least a portion of the plunger slidably housed within the barrel, the plunger configured for contacting a portion of an external force applying member; and
a quantity of dry particles, at least a portion of the dry particles within the tip.
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Abstract
A device for the treatment of periodontal disease includes a handle that has a configuration familiar to dental professionals, and a cartridge, that is locked into the handle when use, typically delivery of a composition to a periodontal pocket is desired. The cartridge provides for effective delivery of compositions, such as agents, as its tip is deformable, typically from a circular to an oval shape so as to flatten. The deformation may be made, either manually, by the dental professional, or upon contact with teeth or other tissues, whereby this flattened tip can penetrate deeply into periodontal pockets for quick and direct application of the composition, for example, therapeutic agents.
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46 Claims
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1. An apparatus for dispensing at least one material to a periodontal pocket comprising:
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a barrel including a body portion and a tube portion, the tube portion extending from the body portion and including a tip configured for being deformed to at least one geometry different from its initial geometry;
a plunger, at least a portion of the plunger slidably housed within the barrel, the plunger configured for contacting a portion of an external force applying member; and
a quantity of dry particles, at least a portion of the dry particles within the tip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. An apparatus for dispensing material comprising:
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a barrel including a body portion and a tube portion, the tube portion extending from the body portion and including a tip configured for being deformed to at least one geometry different from its initial geometry; and
a plunger, at least a portion of the plunger slideably housed within the barrel, the plunger configured for contacting a portion of an external force applying member. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41)
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42. A method for treating dental disease comprising:
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providing an apparatus comprising;
a force applying member adapted for receiving a barrel of cartridge;
a cartridge comprising;
a barrel including a body portion and a tube portion, the tube portion extending from the body portion and including a tip configured for being deformed to at least one geometry different from its initial geometry;
a plunger, at least a portion of the plunger slideably housed within the barrel, the plunger configured for contacting a portion of the force applying member; and
a quantity of dry particles, at least a portion of the dry particles within the tip;
placing the force applying member into operative communication with the cartridge;
deforming the tip to a substantially flattened geometry; and
moving the deformed tip into at least one periodontal pocket. - View Dependent Claims (43, 44, 45, 46)
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