Dental instruments having diamond-like working surface
US5299937A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 1992 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C3/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are dental instruments having a working surface comprising a diamond-like coating. The coating may be applied by the laser ablation process. Also disclosed is a method of operating on teeth or dental workpieces by contacting the teeth or workpieces with a diamond-like coating.
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