Implant Scaler

Abstract

A dental scaler for use in cleaning dental implants. The scaler includes a handle having a generally central axis extending along the length thereof, a handle tip end affixed to the handle, and a rod affixed to the handle tip end, wherein the rod comprises at least six sections, one angle, and a curved tip.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of using a dental implant scaler, comprising:
 providing a dental implant scaler, wherein the dental implant scaler comprises:
 a handle comprising a central axis extending along the length thereof, 
 a handle tip end affixed to the handle, and 
 a metal rod affixed to the handle tip end, wherein the rod comprises:
 a first insert section attached to a second section, wherein the first insert section and the second section are axially aligned with the handle, 
 a third section attached to the second section, wherein the third section deviates from the central axis of the handle, 
 an obtuse angle at the junction of the third section and a fourth section, 
 a fifth section attached to the fourth section, and 
 a sixth section attached to the fifth section, wherein the sixth section comprises a tip, and further wherein the sixth section is curved and outside the central axis of the handle; 
 
   contacting a dental implant of a patient with the dental implant scaler, wherein the dental implant comprises a plurality of threads;   inserting the tip of the dental implant scaler subgingivally and adjacent to the dental implant of the patient;   inserting the tip of the dental implant scaler between the plurality of threads of the dental implant for cleaning through direct contact, wherein at least one of the plurality of threads is located at least 4 mm subgingival.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises two ends. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , wherein the dental implant scaler comprises two handle tip ends, wherein each of the two handle tip ends is affixed to one of the two ends of the handle. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the first section and the second section each comprise a diameter of 1.3 mm. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the third section comprises a length of 7.7 mm. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the fourth section comprises a length of 6.9 mm. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the fifth section comprises a diameter of 0.67 mm. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of threads is located at least 4 mm subgingival. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the handle tip end is detachable from the handle. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the rod is detachable from the handle tip end. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a first end, a middle portion, and a second end. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11 , wherein the first end and the second end comprise a knurled surface. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the handle, the handle tip end, and the rod comprise a unitary structure.