Application of dental materials to the oral cavity

Abstract

The application of a dental material to a site in the oral cavity includes the application of vibrational energy and heat to the dental material in order to substantially impart a preselected or desired viscosity to the dental material.

1 . A method of applying dental materials to a site of application comprising the steps of: 
 imparting vibrational and heat energy to the material to be applied through an application instrument, such that a desired material viscosity is substantially achieved;    and, allowing the material to flow from said application instrument to the site of application.    
   
   
       2 . A method as in  claim 1  comprising the further step of curing the dental material.  
   
   
       3 . A method as in  claim 1  comprising the further step of applying mechanical forces to the material  
   
   
       4 . A device for delivering dental material to a site in the oral cavity comprising means to impart vibrational energy and heat energy to the dental material.