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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 03, 1999
Filed:
Aug. 19, 1997
Applicant:
Inventor:
Dennis J White, Cranbury, NJ (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A46B / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
151671 ; 15110 ; 152072 ; 132309 ; 601141 ;
Abstract
A dental/gingival stimulating article is disclosed that provides interdental stimulation and plaque removal to several teeth at once. This design holds many stimulator tips that have broadened but narrow profile paddle ends. The instrument is held in one hand and directed with appropriate direction and force to guide fiber ends into the spaces between the gum and teeth. It will reach several papillary areas. The rotational direction used on the handle will dissipate to a massaging motion within the sulci. Therefore, the threat of interproximal caries is reduced and the occurrence of periodontal disease is minimized.