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US 7,802,989 B2Granted
Ozone tray
AssigneeCurozone Ireland Limited
InventorJurgen H. Schemmer
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Abstract
Apparatus for the treatment of iatrogenic enamel damage includes a tray for connection to a handpiece for delivering ozone to teeth. A port in the tray is provided for receiving the ozone. The tray includes a resilient edge for sealably engaging the tooth/gums to prevent escape of ozone therepast.
Claims2
A method for the treatment of white spots caused by orthodontic bands;
- disposing a resilient elastomeric tray over upper or lower teeth of a patient and orthodontic bands applied thereto, the tray being disposed with a cavity conforming to the patient's upper or lower teeth and adjacent gums;
- introducing ozone into the tray cavity through a port for a period of time to treat the white spots and sterilize said orthodontic bands;
- evacuating the ozone from the cavity;
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- removing the tray from the upper or lower teeth.
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