GB2469956A - Method and apparatus for whitening teeth - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for whitening teeth Download PDF

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GB2469956A
GB2469956A GB1012946A GB201012946A GB2469956A GB 2469956 A GB2469956 A GB 2469956A GB 1012946 A GB1012946 A GB 1012946A GB 201012946 A GB201012946 A GB 201012946A GB 2469956 A GB2469956 A GB 2469956A
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whitening teeth
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Wyman Chan
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Smile Studio UK Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C19/00—Dental auxiliary appliances
    • A61C19/06—Implements for therapeutic treatment
    • A61C19/063—Medicament applicators for teeth or gums, e.g. treatment with fluorides
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C5/00—Filling or capping teeth
    • A61C5/90—Oral protectors for use during treatment, e.g. lip or mouth protectors
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C19/00—Dental auxiliary appliances
    • A61C19/06—Implements for therapeutic treatment
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C19/00—Dental auxiliary appliances
    • A61C19/06—Implements for therapeutic treatment
    • A61C19/063—Medicament applicators for teeth or gums, e.g. treatment with fluorides
    • A61C19/066—Bleaching devices; Whitening agent applicators for teeth, e.g. trays or strips
    • A61C5/14—

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Abstract

An apparatus for use in cosmetic teeth whitening comprises a heat source comprising at least one electrically heatable panel. In preferred embodiments, the electrically heatable panel comprises a polyimide film or layer. Methods of whitening teeth using apparatus of the invention are also disclosed.
GB1012946A 2008-09-26 2009-09-28 Method and apparatus for whitening teeth Expired - Fee Related GB2469956B (en)

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GBGB0817658.8A GB0817658D0 (en) 2008-09-26 2008-09-26 Method and apparatus for whitening teeth
PCT/GB2009/002296 WO2010040980A1 (en) 2008-09-26 2009-09-28 Method and apparatus for whitening teeth

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US20010012608A1 (en) * 1997-11-22 2001-08-09 Darnell Daniel Henry Device for heating the teeth and uses therefor
US20030104341A1 (en) * 2000-03-27 2003-06-05 Zavitsanos Peter D. System and method for whitening teeth
WO2005107636A1 (en) * 2004-05-11 2005-11-17 Remedent Nv Method and device for enhancing the treatment of teeth and gum
US20070015112A1 (en) * 2003-08-29 2007-01-18 Mark Hochman Teeth whitening apparatus and method
EP1829501A1 (en) * 2006-03-01 2007-09-05 Ahmet Ersal Mehmet Apparatus and method relating to teeth whitening
US20080008978A1 (en) * 2006-05-08 2008-01-10 Tyrell, Inc. Treatment device and method for treating or preventing periodontal disease through application of heat
WO2008022220A2 (en) * 2006-08-18 2008-02-21 Beyond Dental & Health Inc. A teeth whitening system and a method for whitening teeth
GB2448240A (en) * 2007-04-05 2008-10-08 Smile Studio Apparatus for use in whitening teeth

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US6422868B1 (en) * 2000-05-08 2002-07-23 Ultradent Products, Inc. In-office tooth whitening
GB2416311B (en) * 2004-07-21 2008-10-15 Smile Studio Method and apparatus for whitening teeth

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20010012608A1 (en) * 1997-11-22 2001-08-09 Darnell Daniel Henry Device for heating the teeth and uses therefor
US20030104341A1 (en) * 2000-03-27 2003-06-05 Zavitsanos Peter D. System and method for whitening teeth
US20070015112A1 (en) * 2003-08-29 2007-01-18 Mark Hochman Teeth whitening apparatus and method
WO2005107636A1 (en) * 2004-05-11 2005-11-17 Remedent Nv Method and device for enhancing the treatment of teeth and gum
EP1829501A1 (en) * 2006-03-01 2007-09-05 Ahmet Ersal Mehmet Apparatus and method relating to teeth whitening
US20080008978A1 (en) * 2006-05-08 2008-01-10 Tyrell, Inc. Treatment device and method for treating or preventing periodontal disease through application of heat
WO2008022220A2 (en) * 2006-08-18 2008-02-21 Beyond Dental & Health Inc. A teeth whitening system and a method for whitening teeth
GB2448240A (en) * 2007-04-05 2008-10-08 Smile Studio Apparatus for use in whitening teeth

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