Methods and apparatus for periodontal scaling and debridement and gum tissue ablation for treating periodontal and peri-implant disease

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to tools, systems and methods for recontouring / reshaping gum tissue by engaging a consumable tip on a powered tool to abrade / ablate excess or mal-contoured gum tissue to allow better visualization of the tooth / implant structure and reduce the periodontal pockets to provide improved access for cleaning by both the patient and clinician. In some embodiments, the powered tool may use vibrational movement, longitudinal reciprocating movement, rotational movement, reciprocating rotational movement, or a combination of any of the above movement schemes. In some embodiments, a consumable tip may be directed for cleaning tooth / implant surfaces and for recontouring / reshaping gum tissue. The powered tool itself may be constructed to allow the cooling water flow used for operation to be directed to the site where the procedure is carried out for irrigation or to be directed elsewhere at the user's selection to facilitate gum contouring procedures.

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technical field [0001] The present disclosure relates to dental tools, systems and methods. Background technique [0002] Periodontitis and peri-implantitis are some of the most common chronic diseases known to man. They are caused by various bacteria, viruses, their toxins, and mineralized deposits (collectively referred to as "proliferations") that adhere to the tooth / implant surface above and below the gum line. Its toxins as well as said mineralized deposits cause inflammation, damage the supporting structure of the tooth / implant and cause possible tooth / implant loss. As the supporting structure breaks down, a "periodontal pocket" forms between the gum and the tooth / implant, which requires to process. [0003] Current treatment protocols include a first step of removal of palpable growths with hand and power tools. These tools are designed and constructed to remove soft and hard microbial growths around teeth or implants. Due to the lack of visibility into the subgi...

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Problems solved by technology

This second step highlights the disadvantages of the first step of treatment: it is often less effective in terms of growth removal and periodontal pocket reduction, while the second step is costly, time consuming and painful

Also, due to their lack of surface features, they are very inadequate at removing hard / soft growths of tooth / implant structures

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