Patent ID: 9402694
Filing Date: 2016-08-02
CPC Classification: A61C

Claim Text:
1. An interproximal dental tool comprising: at least one blade; and a substantially U-shaped thermoplastic housing fixed to said blade, said housing including a body sized to fit substantially within a patient's mouth, having spaced apart first and second ends, a terminal edge extending between said first and second ends adjacent to the at least one blade, an outer edge which is thicker than the terminal edge and opposing side walls which extend from the outer edge to the terminal edge and include a concaved portion; whereby said at least one blade includes a first edge area extending along the length of said at least one blade which is permanently fixed within said substantially U-shaped housing and an exposed portion extending from the terminal edge and between the first and second ends, said exposed portion including at least one of serrations or abrasive material for detaching unwanted dental material from teeth, wherein said at least one blade is designed for use within an interproximal space between teeth, and said terminal edge of the substantially U-shaped housing provides a stop which upon complete insertion between the teeth limits insertion of the at least one blade between the teeth such that said at least one blade cannot substantially penetrate the gum line during use.