Method and device for treating caries using locally delivered microwave energy

Method and device for treating caries using locally delivered microwave energy

A method and a device for treating dental caries using microwave energy applied directly to teeth at frequencies that are lethal to the bacteria in caries, without being destructive to tooth tissues. The method and a device will have a significant economic and health impact, leading to a reduction i...

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Hauptverfasser: Dusl, John, Arndt, George D, Byerly, Diane L, Stangel, Ivan, Sognier, Marguerite A
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
DENTISTRY
ELECTROTHERAPY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MAGNETOTHERAPY
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
RADIATION THERAPY
ULTRASOUND THERAPY
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Zusammenfassung:A method and a device for treating dental caries using microwave energy applied directly to teeth at frequencies that are lethal to the bacteria in caries, without being destructive to tooth tissues. The method and a device will have a significant economic and health impact, leading to a reduction in traditional surgical interventions, as well by improving access to care for those with health disparities.