Small-Grained Dental Cleaning Powder for Low-Abrasion Air Polishing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dental cleaning powders cause abrasive damage to enamel, dentin, and cementum, limiting their applicability to supra-gingival cleaning, and are corrosive to restoration materials, while traditional methods cause patient discomfort.
Innovation Solution
Development of small-grained dental cleaning powders containing activated carbon with controlled particle sizes and additives, combined with an enzymatic liquid composition for air polishing devices, providing dual-action cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If traditional abrasive powders are used for dental cleaning, then cleaning effectiveness is improved, but abrasive damage to enamel, dentin and cementum increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the particle size parameter of the abrasive powder to a controlled range of 10-100 μm, which optimizes the balance between cleaning effectiveness and minimal damage to dental hard tissue. This specific particle size range allows effective biofilm removal while reducing excessive abrasion on enamel, dentin and cementum.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite powder formulations combining multiple abrasive materials with different properties. This composite approach allows synergistic effects where different materials contribute to cleaning effectiveness while their combined properties reduce harmful abrasion compared to single-material powders.
2Productivity
If traditional cleaning methods are used, then cleaning capability is improved, but patient discomfort increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical scraping methods with a powder jet cleaning system that uses pressurized air to deliver abrasive particles. This substitution reduces direct mechanical contact and force applied to the teeth and surrounding tissues, thereby reducing patient discomfort while maintaining cleaning capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs pneumatic principles by using compressed air to propel the abrasive powder particles toward the dental surfaces. This pneumatic delivery system allows for controlled, non-contact cleaning that is gentler on patients compared to manual mechanical instruments.
3Ease of operation
If existing dental powders are used, then supra-gingival cleaning is achieved, but sub-gingival cleaning safety is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the particle size parameter to a finer range (10-100 μm) which enables safe penetration into sub-gingival areas without causing damage to periodontal tissues. This parameter optimization allows the same powder formulation to be safely used for both supra-gingival and sub-gingival cleaning.
4Productivity
If conventional abrasive powders are used, then cleaning performance is improved, but corrosion to restoration materials occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of the powder to use less corrosive abrasive materials. By selecting materials with appropriate chemical properties and controlling particle characteristics, the powder achieves effective cleaning while minimizing chemical corrosion and mechanical damage to dental restorations.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The powders achieve safe sub-gingival and supra-gingival cleaning with minimal abrasion, effectively removing biofilm and reducing patient discomfort, while the enzymatic liquid enhances biofilm removal efficacy.
Implementation Method 1
a) activated carbon having a D90 particle size of between approximately 25 μm and approximately 45 μm
Implementation Method 2
Powder jet cleaning is a method used for supra and sub-gingival cleaning of hard dental tissue from biofilm plaque, stains and deposits
Data Source
AI summary
Some aspects described herein provide power and liquid compositions, which may be utilized for dental care. Some aspects provide small grained compositions that include activated carbon with small particle size, which may be used for dental care. One aspect includes a dental cleaning powder. For example, the dental cleaning powder includes activated carbon. For example, the activated carbon may have a D90 particle size of between approximately 25 μm and approximately 45 μm. Another aspect includes a method for air polishing, which includes injecting to an oral cavity an aqueous solution of one or more water-soluble enzymes via a liquid compartment of an air polishing device.