Anti-splattering rotary dental instrument for cleaning teeth
US5690488A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 25, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prophylactic dental apparatus is designed to minimize splatter from rotation of a rotating resilient element with a diverter which substantially surrounds at least a portion of the resilient element while affording full visibility to the operator of the instrument.
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