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Finishing/polishing system

US5078754A · kind A · utility

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9Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 1, 1988
Grant dateJan 7, 1992
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Expiry dateAug 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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