Abstract:
An apparatus (10) for applying suction adjacent to a tooth that includes a substantially U-shaped bow member (11) with a central axis, a transverse portion (12), and a pair of side portions (14, 15) for extending substantially parallel to the central axis. The side portions (14, 15) are resiliently flexible to permit spreading of the side portions. A pair of suction pads (16, 17) are each mountable adjacent to a lower surface of one of the side portions of the bow member. A bore (44) is formed in the proximal end of each suction pad (16, 17) and extends toward the distal end of the suction pad. A pair of suction conduits (18, 19) each extend into one of the suction pads through the bore (44). Each suction conduit (18, 19) has a lumen, and a plurality of apertures (46) extend through the suction conduit for permitting fluid communication between the lumen and an exterior of the suction conduit.
Abstract:
Device in a suction tube (1) to be connected to a suction conduit for surgical or dental use to separate from the suction flow entrained particulate material, said suction tube (1) being opened at both ends and has a sieve element (3) located therein. The sieve is inclined in relation to the axial direction of the suction tube (1) in order that separated material shall be collected in a pocket (4) formed at the suction end of the suction tube.
Abstract:
A modularized saliva removal system permits different dental tools (such as saliva ejectors and high-speed saliva aspirators) to be connected to a vacuum source (such as a high-volume valve or a saliva ejector valve) through a strainer unit. A method of using the dental tools prevents them from contacting the hand of the dentist or dental hygienist.
Abstract:
A fluid flow passage defined by a surface which surrounds the passage is provided with a plurality of projections, such as fibrils or brush like bristles, on the surface extending transversely to the flow passage. The projections serve to counteract or dampen the generation of high frequency sound energy or noise. The flow passage may be part of a medical or dental aspirator or industrial vacuum intake system or high pressure steam or gas exhaust system.
Abstract:
A dental suction tool has a disposable sanitary plastic suction tip to prevent cross contamination from one patient to the next. Additionally, a light source such as a fiberoptic bundle with or without a ring light is provided on the interior of the dental suction tool to provide light to the end of the plastic disposable suction tip. Illumination from the ring light or directly from the fiberoptic bundle is transmitted along the length of the suction tip and is emitted from the end thereof to illuminate the oral cavity during dental procedures.
Abstract:
A socket (12) for removably receiving an end of a dental saliva ejector tube (10) includes a central body (24) having a first end (26) forming a port (32) for being coupled to a vacuum hose. The central body includes a passage (30) extending therethrough from the first end (26) toward a second opposing end (28). An elastic sleeve (36) is secured over the second end (28) of the central body (24) for receiving the end (22) of the dental saliva ejector tube (10). A pair of spreader members (40/42) are secured to the elastic sleeve (36). A pair of levers (44/56) are pivotally secured about the central body and are actuated by the user to pull the spreader members (40/42) apart, thereby distending the opening (38) of the elastic sleeve (36) to more easily receive the dental saliva ejector tube (10). To prevent the dental saliva ejector tube from becoming dislodged from the socket during use, a rib (66) may extend about the lower end (22) of the dental saliva ejector tube (10).
Abstract:
A suction attachment (10) for use with an air-driven abrasive polisher (14) to contain an area to be polished and to provide removal of the abrasive powder residue to prevent airbone contamination. A suction attachment body (22) is fixed to the nozzle (12) of the polisher, and is connected to a source of suction (16) to provide a suction influence in the area of polishing. A flexible cover (24) is fastened to the attachment body (22) at one end, and is engaged with the surface to be cleaned at the other end, to enclose and contain the surface area to be cleaned, and provide removal of the abrasive powders via the suction source.
Abstract:
The present invention refers to a disposable saliva ejector for suction of different fluids being present in a dental treatment. The saliva ejector (1) comprises a number of stiff section members (10), a connection tube (12) and a suction screen (14). By means of in part a ball-shaped portion in a first end and in part of a corresponding cup-shaped cavity in a second end for connection of the different elements (10, 12 and 14) it is additionally possible by application of a certain minimum force to form the saliva ejector (1) into some desired bent shape, for example as shown in the figure, before it is inserted into the mouth of a patient to be treated. By the design is effected a saliva ejector which does not contain any further stiffening by metal and due to this is offered a disposable saliva ejector in only one material for simple destruction and possible recycling of the material.
Abstract:
A separator for a suction air-solid-liquid mixture in a dental suction apparatus has an intermediate container (32) situated beneath an air separation chamber (5), which has an outlet (8) for the separated mixture. Associated with and situated along side the mixture outlet (8), a separation device (10) for the solids has a removable sedimentation basin (21) and a clean liquid outlet (13) through which the clean liquid is conveyed into the intermediate container (32). A tube (6) connecting with the second segment (2) of the suction line passes through the intermediate container (32) from the air separation chamber (5) and has a clean liquid admission port (33) so that the solids-free liquid is fed back into the suction air.
Abstract:
Solids from two separately supplied (60, 61) mixtures of solids and liquids are collected together in a dental trap with a collecting basin (6) which may be removed from a centrifuge (5). The first mixture is taken from a suction air separator (52) under negative pressure and is brought into the centrifuge (5). The mixture of solids and liquids flows out of a spittoon under the effect of gravity and is directly brought into the collecting basin (6). Residual liquid which accumulates above the solids is conveyed into the centrifuge (5) by means of an arrangement (9, 16, 19) provided with an inlet (61) for the first mixture, an outlet (3) for the separated liquid and a solids discharge (12) that leads into the collecting basin (6).