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Endodontic system and instrument for irrigation and disinfection of a tooth root canal

US12161522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2023
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C19/003
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dental instrument for use with a dental handpiece cleans and disinfects tooth root canals. The instrument includes a shaft and connector for releasable attachment to the handpiece, the shaft including at least a tip end, a distal portion approximate to the connector, and at least two radial protrusions extending along length of the shaft with a longitudinal groove extending between the at least two radial protrusions.

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