CA921664A - Method and apparatus for ultrasonic cleaning of teeth - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for ultrasonic cleaning of teeth

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Publication number
CA921664A
CA921664A CA977986A CA977986A CA921664A CA 921664 A CA921664 A CA 921664A CA 977986 A CA977986 A CA 977986A CA 977986 A CA977986 A CA 977986A CA 921664 A CA921664 A CA 921664A
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teeth
ultrasonic cleaning
ultrasonic
cleaning
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Kuris Arthur
Balamuth Lewis
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Cavitron Ultrasonics Inc
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Cavitron Ultrasonics Inc
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A61C17/16—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices
    • A61C17/20—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices using ultrasonics
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B29—WORKING OF PLASTICS; WORKING OF SUBSTANCES IN A PLASTIC STATE IN GENERAL
    • B29L—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASS B29C, RELATING TO PARTICULAR ARTICLES
    • B29L2031/00—Other particular articles
    • B29L2031/42—Brushes
    • B29L2031/425—Toothbrush

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Dentistry (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Brushes (AREA)
CA977986A 1965-12-15 1966-12-14 Method and apparatus for ultrasonic cleaning of teeth Expired CA921664A (en)

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US513991A US3375820A (en) 1965-12-15 1965-12-15 Method and apparatus for ultrasonic cleaning of teeth

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CA921664A true CA921664A (en) 1973-02-27

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US (1) US3375820A (de)
CA (1) CA921664A (de)
DE (1) DE1965221U (de)
FR (1) FR1505724A (de)
GB (1) GB1108460A (de)

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GB1108460A (en) 1968-04-03
US3375820A (en) 1968-04-02
FR1505724A (fr) 1967-12-15
DE1965221U (de) 1967-08-03

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