DENTAL APPARATUS AND METHOD USING OZONE AND AN AQUEOUS MEDIUM
First Claim
1. A method of treating dental caries, the method comprising delivering ozone and an aqueous medium to carious tissue for a time sufficient to kill substantially all of the micro-organisms within the carious tissue, without dissolving the carious tissue and without removal of the carious tissue following the ozone treatment.
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Abstract
Apparatus and method for the treatment of dental caries includes a source of oxidizing gas, an aqueous medium and a handpiece for delivering the gas and aqueous medium to a tooth. A cup attached to the handpiece is provided for receiving the gas and exposing a selected area of the tooth to the gas and aqueous medium. The cup includes a resilient edge for sealably the edge for engaging the tooth around the selected area to prevent escape of gas and aqueous medium therepast.
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- 1. A method of treating dental caries, the method comprising delivering ozone and an aqueous medium to carious tissue for a time sufficient to kill substantially all of the micro-organisms within the carious tissue, without dissolving the carious tissue and without removal of the carious tissue following the ozone treatment.
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