Dental wedges and matrix bands for use in direct composite restoration techniques for anterior teeth
US11166786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C5/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A wedge for use in a dental restoration procedure for an anterior tooth. The wedge includes a handle portion, a body portion coupled to and extending outward from the handle portion, and a matrix band coupled to the body portion. The body portion is adapted to be disposed in an approximal space between the anterior tooth and a tooth adjacent the anterior tooth. The matrix band is adapted to contact the anterior tooth when the body portion is disposed in the approximal space.
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