Method and apparatus for installing a post in a tooth having an existing endodontic obturator therein
US5085586A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 28, 1990 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 28, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C13/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Method of installing a post in a tooth having a metal obturator therein including the steps of drilling a borehole in the tooth with a tubular burr having a tubular opening therein of internal diameter at least slightly greater than the diameter of the obturator to thereby provide a borehole of selected internal diameter having the metal obturator remaining essentially therein, the obturator serving to assist in the guiding of the burr and inserting a tubular post into the borehole, the post receiving the metal obturator therein, the post extending partially above the top of the tooth for attachment of a crown or the like.
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