First Human to Use Plasma Brush Suffers No Harm
The first human to use a new dental tool-the plasma brush, did so unharmed this week.
The device has been developed by the University of Southern California (USC), to break apart plaque and prepare teeth more effectively for filling treatment.
The tool uses ions and electrons to weaken and remove the bond between plaque and the tooth surface, to successfully prevent the development of dental issues. The torch can also be used to sterilise dental cavities before filling material is placed inside and provide a better surface for the dental material to bond to. Due to this improved surface texture fillings can be up to 60% stronger, which means they can last a great deal longer.
The device uses pulses of electricity to produce a gas flame, which ionizes without overheating and the beam is actually only able to reach room temperature, making it highly safe.
That being said the device is still undergoing trials, but the creators hope for it to be FDA approved by the year 2013.
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