Dental sponge
OwnerW. Henry Wallinventor
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Abstract
A dental sponge constructed of absorbent material, which may include portions of oxidized cellulose or gelatin sponge material to be used as a hemostatic aid, for controlling bleeding following oral surgery or tooth extraction. The absorbent material is provided with an impervious non-absorbent coating covering a substantial portion of said absorbent material, with the coating defining an opening exposing the absorbent material through which fluid can flow. The sponge can be constructed in a number of shapes, and can be provided with projecting tab means used for handling the sponge.
Claims3
A dental sponge for controlling bleeding from a wound in the mouth and preventing saliva from contacting said wound comprising a cylindrical absorbent member including a hemostatic agent, and a saliva-resistant plastic film encircling the cylindrical surface of said absorbent member, said absorbent member being exposed at at its ends.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.