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Fluted endodontic file

US10543060B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Ormco Corporation · US

Inventors

Carlos A. Aloise · Goleta, US
L. Stephen Buchanan · Midland School, US
Sorin Vasile Cora · Orange, US
Emanuele Maretto · Guanzate, IT
Gopikrishnan Soundararajan · Santa Clara, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 2, 2016
Grant date	Jan 28, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 24, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61C5/42
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for a fluted endodontic file are provided. The apparatus may include a fluted endodontic file defining a central longitudinal axis. The fluted endodontic file may include a working length extending along the central longitudinal axis. The working length may include a single flute. The working length may define an off-center cross-section having three vertices.

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