Dental instrument
US5797740A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C19/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The instrument for the handling of dental fillings is characterized in that it is provided at one of its ends or at both ends with a head comprising a stuffing part which is made of a light transmitting or light conducting material and which can be connected to a light source. Preferably, the stuffing part is removably fastened to the head. Such an instrument allows a good exposure with light and thus provides good contact points of tooth fillings to be hardened as well as a good handling of the fillings.
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