Curet for periodontal treatment
US5169314A · kind A · utility
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6References
21Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 1990 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C3/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental curet adapted to remove calculus from the root surface of a person's teeth. The curet has a handle portion, a terminal shank, and a working end. A subgingival shank portion and the working end are arranged so that a working end lengthwise dimension from a rear surface of the lower part of the subgingival shank portion horizontally to the forward end of the toe portion is no greater than about 4 millimeters. The front toe portion of the working end extends in an upward and forward slant.
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