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Biosonics International, Ltd.

Richard D McGunigle

Richard H Taylor

Edward E Hatter

A hand-held ultrasonic tooth-cleaning apparatus which may be inserted into the mouth to remove materials from the teeth by cavitation using a lip seal or a continuous liquid flow. Electromechanical transducer elements are used to establish propagation of ultrasonic energy in a transverse mode with respect to the longitudinal axis of a vibrating member one terminus of which constitutes the probe which is inserted into the mouth by the user.

Ultrasonic tooth cleaning apparatus

An ultrasonic method and apparatus for removing dental plaque from teeth in situ and for cleaning the teeth employing a liquid couple for imparting ultrasonic energy to the surface of the teeth at ultrasonic energy levels which are not harmful to the teeth or gums.

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La Habra Heights, CA, United States of America

Richard D McGunigle