Disposable dental applicator

Abstract

An applicator principally for use in the dental profession, for the placement of different materials in a post hole as may be required. The applicator includes an elongated handle having an applicating end portion formed as a brush and/or a flocked applicating end portion. The flock may extend from the distal end a predetermined longitudinal distance over an extended portion. The applicator is also provided with a hinging arrangement adjacent the opposed applicating end portions whereby the applicating end portions may be angularly bent relative to the elongated handle at the option of the user.

1 . A method of cleaning and applying a dental material to a posthole or root canal in a tooth comprising the steps of:
 placing the dental material on an elongated stem coated with flock and sized so as to be inserted into the posthole or root canal, the elongated stem attached to a handle; and   inserting the elongated stem into the posthole or root canal, the elongated stem having flock extending along a substantial longitudinal distance of the elongated stem at least as long as the depth of the posthole or root canal; and   removing the elongated stem from the posthole or root canal,   whereby a material is capable of being applied to the posthole or root canal.   
     
     
         2 . A method of cleaning and applying a dental material as in  claim 1  wherein:
 the dental material is selected from the group consisting of etch, bonding material, and cement. 
 
     
     
         3 . A method of cleaning and applying a dental material to a posthole or root canal in a tooth comprising the steps of:
 placing the dental material on an elongated stem coated with flock and sized so as to be inserted into the posthole or root canal, the elongated stem attached to a handle with an integrally formed hinge permitting the elongated step to be optionally bent at an angle relative to the handle; and   inserting the elongated stem into the posthole or root canal, the elongated stem having flock extending along a substantial longitudinal distance of the elongated stem; and   removing the elongated stem from the posthole or root canal,   whereby a material is capable of being applied to the posthole or root canal.   
     
     
         4 . A method of cleaning and applying a dental material to a posthole or root canal in a tooth as in  claim 3  wherein:
 the substantial longitudinal distance is at least as long as the depth of the posthole or root canal. 
 
     
     
         5 . A method of cleaning and applying a dental material to a posthole or root canal in a tooth as in  claim 3  wherein:
 the dental material is selected from the group consisting of etch, bonding material, and cement. 
 
     
     
         6 . A method of cleaning dental work and creating interproximal stimulation in a mouth comprising the step of:
 placing and moving under and interproximal dental work an elongated flocked stem on an end of a handle,   whereby the mouth and dental work is cleaned and stimulated.