Patent ID: 6095813
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A method of applying a dental composition to tooth structure comprising the acts of:providing a bulk container having a quantity of dental composition;providing an applicator having an empty chamber at least partially surrounded by flexible wall portions;determining an amount of dental composition needed for a complete dental procedure;placing a tip portion of the applicator into the container and in contact with the dental composition;squeezing the wall portions of the applicator together;releasing the wall portions of the applicator in order to draw up a portion of the dental composition into the chamber by suction, wherein the portion drawn into the chamber is an amount sufficient for the dental procedure;placing the tip portion of the applicator next to tooth structure of a dental patient;squeezing the wall portions of the applicator together in order to dispense at least a portion of the dental composition directly onto the tooth structure; anddisposing of the application after at least a portion of the dental composition is dispensed onto both structure so that the tip portion of the applicator is not placed back into the container.