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Molded dental root canal filling points/cones and process of making same

US10485633B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 14, 2014
Grant dateNov 26, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 26, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C13/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides an improved root canal filling point/cone that can be manufactured precisely to result in better obturation with less micro-leakage. One aspect of the present invention is directed to a molded root canal filling point/cone. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a thermo-pressure molding process for manufacturing root canal filing appliances (e.g., Gutta Percha points). Another aspect of the present invention is directed to the structure of the mold for undertaking thermo-injection molding. A further aspect of the present invention is directed to a production line comprising the thermo-injection process.

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