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Endodontic instrument having a chisel tip

US6419488B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 24, 1996
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23B2251/241
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An endodontic instrument for use in performing root canal procedures comprises an elongate working portion and a chisel tip portion which has removing edges that improve the effectiveness of the instrument in extirpating and enlarging the root canal.

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