Finishing/polishing system
US5078754A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C15/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a system and apparatus and a method for finishing and polishing a dental composite restorative material in a tooth. The system of the invention uses an elastomeric polymer disc which is impregnated with an abrasive for reducing of the composite, and a felt, suede, or elastomeric polymer foam element for polishing the composite. A method of using the above apparatus in a finishing/polishing system is also provided.
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