Polishing element
US5369916A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C15/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention relates to a polishing element for use in 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 reduction of the composite, and an element for polishing the composite as well as the dental materials. A method of using the above apparatus in a finishing/polishing system is also provided.
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