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Dental electrosurgery electrodes and method of use

US4449926A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 1981
Grant dateMay 22, 1984
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00083
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Electrosurgery electrodes for dentistry which are partially insulated on their radiating surfaces in such a manner that, in use, only the lateral wall of the sulcus is affected. The insulated portion of the electrode can safely be brought into contact with the tooth which is used as a guide.

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