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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5827064 | Orbitally or reciprocally vibrating method for interproximal plaque removal Improved methods and apparatus for the removal of plaque from interproximal areas of the dental anatomy and from periodontal pockets. An reciprocal or orbital vibratory motion about the longitudinal axis of the bristles is utilized to impart frictional fo... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5618275 | Ultrasonic method and apparatus for cosmetic and dermatological applications Low frequency ultrasonic pressure waves of high intensity are applied to the skin to cause cavitation. A therapeutic agent may be applied to the skin in a predetermined amount prior to the application of the pressure waves. The therapeutic agent may also ... | 04/08/1997 |
| 5546624 | Apparatus to selectively couple ultransonic energy in a therapeutic ultransonic toothbrush An improved therapeutic ultrasonic toothbrush for daily removal of soft plaque, disruption of the bacterial colonization process within the gingival pockets, the reduction of the recurrence of aphthous stomatitis, and for the acceleration of the healing o... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5496256 | Ultrasonic bone healing device for dental application Non-invasive apparatus for accelerating the process of jawbone healing and regeneration, reattachment of traumatically loosened teeth to the jawbone, or osseointegration of implants in a patient, including at least one piezoelectric transducer and connect... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5369831 | Therapeutic ultrasonic toothbrush A removable brush-head for an ultrasonic toothbrush for daily dental hygiene purposes, including a plurality of bristle clusters, a substantially tubular body constructed of a flexible material and tensioning means securing the brush-head to the ultrasoni... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5138733 | Ultrasonic toothbrush An ultrasonic toothbrush for daily removal of soft plaque including a handle constructed of a rigid material, a battery pack, an electronics driving module, a piezoelectric member, and a removable brush-head. The low voltage DC energy supplied by the batt... | 08/18/1992 |
