Method and apparatus for periodontal scaling and debridement and gingival tissue ablation for the treatment of periodontal and peri-implant disease

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to tools, systems and methods for trimming / reshaping gingival tissue by abrading / ablating excess or malformed gingival tissue by engaging a consumable tip on a power tool to allow tooth / implant structures Better visualization of periodontal pockets and reduction of periodontal pockets provide improved access for patients and clinicians for cleaning. In some embodiments, the power tool may use vibratory motion, longitudinal reciprocating motion, rotational motion, reciprocating rotational motion, or any combination of the foregoing motion schemes. In some embodiments, the consumable tip can be guided to clean tooth / implant surfaces and trim / reshape gum tissue. The power tool itself may be configured to allow the flow of cooling water for operation to be directed to the site of surgery for irrigation, or to other locations selected by the user for gingival plastic surgery.

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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 a variety of bacteria, viruses, their toxins, and mineralized deposits (collectively referred to as "proliferation") that adhere to the surfaces of teeth / implants above and below the gum line. Its toxins, as well as the mineralized deposits, cause inflammation, destroy the supporting structure of the tooth / implant, and cause possible tooth / implant loss. As the supporting structure is destroyed, a "periodontal pocket" is formed between the gum and the tooth / implant, which needs to be due to its tendency to cause re-infection and prevent the patient and clinician from accessing all growths to be processed. [0003] Current treatment regimens include the first step of removing palpable growths with hand tools and power tools. These tools are d...

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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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