Dual purpose periodontal surgical instrument
US4365957A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 17, 1981 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C3/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A perio-dontal surgical instrument is disclosed which includes a handle, shank and a cutting head. The cutting head possesses two interior surgical blades each possessing terminus points having their confluence at a substantial V-shape to form an apex. At least one exterior surgical blade is positioned on the cutting head with its beginning at a first point substantially equal to the terminus of one of the adjacent blades. A method of use is also described for this perio-dontal surgical instrument for Gingivectomy and Gingivoplasty operations.
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