Systems and methods for removing foreign objects from root canals
AssigneeSonendo, Inc.
InventorsMehrzad Khakpour, Bjarne Bergheim
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Abstract
In some embodiments, a method for removing a foreign object from a root canal of a tooth is disclosed. The method can include positioning a fluid generator to be in fluid communication with the root canal of the tooth. Fluid can be supplied to the root canal. The method can include generating fluid motion and/or pressure waves in the fluid in the root canal with the fluid motion generator. The foreign object can be removed from the root canal with the pressure waves and/or the fluid motion.
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A method for removing a foreign object from a root canal of a tooth, the method comprising:
- positioning a fluid motion generator to be in fluid communication with the root canal of the tooth;
- supplying fluid to the root canal;
- generating fluid motion in the root canal with the fluid motion generator;
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- moving the foreign object with the fluid motion in a proximal direction towards the fluid motion generator.
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A method for removing a foreign object from a root canal of a tooth, the method comprising:
- positioning a pressure wave generator to be in fluid communication with the root canal of the tooth;
- supplying fluid to the root canal;
- generating pressure waves and fluid motion in the root canal with the pressure wave generator;
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- dislodging the foreign object from the root canal with the generated pressure waves.
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A system for removing a foreign object from a root canal of a tooth, the system comprising:
- a fluid motion generator configured to generate fluid motion in the root canal with the fluid motion generator and to move the foreign object from the root canal with the fluid motion in a proximal direction towards the fluid motion generator;
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- a controller operably coupled with the fluid motion generator, the controller configured to:
- receive a user selection signal indicative of a selected treatment procedure, the selected treatment procedure comprising a procedure to move the foreign object;
- determine system parameters associated with the selected treatment procedure;
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- transmit instructions to system components to operate the fluid motion generator to cause the foreign object to move in the proximal direction.
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