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Shape-conforming dental wedges

US5527181A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateFeb 22, 1994
Grant dateJun 18, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C5/88
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A one-piece dental wedge comprised of a rigid core and an elastic outer component. Both the core and the outer component are comprised of biocompatible materials. The core may be comprised of a plastic, like a polymethyl methacrylate resin, wood, metal, or the like. The elastic outer component is comprised of an elastomer of either the gel or non-gel type.

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