Method of, and system for smoothing teeth
OwnerJames D. Welch, Janet M. Wehrliinventors
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Abstract
A method of smoothing teeth by, for instance, filling in cracks, chips and eroded areas by applying calcium and/or casein and/or phosphate and a source of OH− ions thereto. The method optionally provides that very thin layer(s) of dental cement be interlaced with other applied materials, and that the results be maintained in contact with the teeth involved by application of a composition of matter that adheres to said teeth and holds the results in place, while allowing at least some permeation of saliva therethrough. The method can optionally involve application of a backing strip or tray or the like to secure the other materials in place, but this is not a requirement where the composition of matter is sufficiently securing.
Claims5
A method of smoothing teeth consisting of the steps:
- a) providing at least one tooth that is to be smoothed;
- a′) making a selection from the group of:
- practicing b) and b′) and b″) sequentially;
- or
- first mixing the components in b) and b′), and then practicing b and b′ simultaneously, followed by b″);
- or
- first mixing the components in b) and b′) and b″), and then practicing b) and b′) and b″) simultaneously as a single step;
- wherein b), b′) and b″) are:
- b) applying a calcium powder or calcium containing composition to an area on said at least one tooth that is to be smoothed;
- b′) applying a composition of matter that, when contacted by saliva provides OH ions to said area on said at least one tooth that is to be smoothed;
- b″) applying an adherent material that adheres to teeth and serves as a barrier between teeth and gums and oral environment to said area of said at least one tooth said adherent material serving to retain the calcium powder or calcium containing composition and the composition of matter that, when contacted by saliva provides OH− ions in place without requiring use of a backing strip;
- a″) maintaining the result of practicing steps a) and a′) for at least one hour;
- and
- a′″) repeating at least steps a) and a′).
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.