Device for curing photosensitive dental compositions with off-axis lens and method of curing
US6511317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C19/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An LED device for irradiating a curable dental composition utilizes a convergent lens with an optical axis and off-axis positioning of the LEDs to focus the radiation emitted front the LEDs and direct it toward hard to reach locations.
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