Dental or medical sensor, especially for oral use, has additional cushioning layer between sensor and external sealing layer that prevents patient discomfort and damage to gums

摘要

Sensor (10) has an outer protective diffusion tight layer with an intermediate cushion of foam or plastic material. An Independent claim is made for a procedure for equipping a sensor with such a protective layer and cushion. The invention relates particularly to medical or dental sensors that are used internally with the extra cushioning to reduce patient discomfort.