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A system for treating teeth and associated tooth structure using a pressurized air propellant mixed with abrasive material includes a manifold which defines air passages leading from the pressurized air source to dispensing chambers which hold the abrasive material. The manifold further provides a c

A system for treating teeth and associated tooth structure using a pressurized air propellant mixed with abrasive material includes a manifold which defines air passages leading from the pressurized air source to dispensing chambers which hold the abrasive material. The manifold further provides a convenient structure for mounting a number of the system components. The manifold simplifies assembly of the system and improves the integrity of air passages within the system. The air abrasion system also has a mixing block and continuous purge feature which eliminate crosstalk and backflow problems when switching between abrasive materials. Evacuation apparatus incorporating a cyclone separator is integrally provided with the system which requires minimal regular maintenance and maximizes suction flow through the apparatus. A boost feature of the system is provided to selectively increase the ratio of abrasive material to air in an air-abrasive material mixture, thereby increasing the rate of tooth reduction, without requiring additional air pressure.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An abrasion system for delivering a mixture of pressurized gas and abrasive powder for use in dental procedures, the air abrasion system adapted to be attached to a pressurized gas source and a hose connected to a an abrasion hand piece, the system comprising the combinat

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An abrasion system for delivering a mixture of pressurized gas and abrasive powder for use in dental procedures, the air abrasion system adapted to be attached to a pressurized gas source and a hose connected to a an abrasion hand piece, the system comprising the combination of:a first dispensing chamber having a reservoir for holding a supply of abrasive powder, an inlet port adapted for fluid communication with the pressurized gas source, a powder outlet port, and motor means for advancing abrasive powder through the powder outlet port;a mixing block having a first powder inlet port fluidly connected to the powder outlet port of the first dispensing chamber, and a purge port adapted for fluid connection to the pressurized gas source, wherein the first powder inlet port and purge port have associated therewith a first powder bore and purge bore, respectively, extending through the mixing bock and converging to form a common outlet connection adapted for releasable attachment to the hose; rein pressurized gas is supplied to the purge port for continuous flow through the mixing block, hose, and hand piece;further comprising a second dispensing chamber having a reservoir for holding a supply of abrasive power, an inlet port adapted for fluid communication with the pressurized gas source, a powder outlet port, and motor means for advancing abrasive powder through the powder outlet port; wherein the mixing block further includes a second powder inlet port fluidly connected to the powder outlet port of the second dispensing chamber, the first power inlet port having associated therewith a second powder bore extending through the mixing block and leading to the common outlet connection.