Method of using ultrasonic dental tool
First Claim
1. A method for removing adhesive from the surface of a tooth, comprising the steps of:
- providing an ultrasonic device having a converter for producing a substantially bi-directional movement along the axis of the converter at a predetermined frequency, a horn having a connecting end and an outer working end, said connecting end being secured to said converter, for transferring said bi-directional movement to said outer working end of said horn, said outer working end being substantially wedge-shaped to provide a chiseling effect;
activating said device such that said bi-directional movement of said outer working end has an amplitude in the range of 0.0005"-0.005"; and
placing the outer working end of said horn in contact with the adhesive, whereby the adhesive is removed from tooth surface by said chiseling effect.
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Abstract
Method and device for fracturing the interface between dental structures that have been secured together, and for adhesive removal and cleaning of the teeth. The device comprises an ultrasonic tool for providing hi-directional movement of a preferred amplitude and frequency. The tool is applied against one of the dental structures at an acute angle with respect to a plane in which the interface between the dental structures lies. Alternatively, the dental tool is applied against the adhesive on the tooth surface for removal thereof. In another alternative, the dental tool is utilized with a liquid layer to provide cavitation of the liquid, thereby cleaning and polishing the enamel surface.
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3 Claims
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1. A method for removing adhesive from the surface of a tooth, comprising the steps of:
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providing an ultrasonic device having a converter for producing a substantially bi-directional movement along the axis of the converter at a predetermined frequency, a horn having a connecting end and an outer working end, said connecting end being secured to said converter, for transferring said bi-directional movement to said outer working end of said horn, said outer working end being substantially wedge-shaped to provide a chiseling effect; activating said device such that said bi-directional movement of said outer working end has an amplitude in the range of 0.0005"-0.005"; and placing the outer working end of said horn in contact with the adhesive, whereby the adhesive is removed from tooth surface by said chiseling effect. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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