Dental adaptor device
US6511321B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C19/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental device for assisting in the filling and curing of a dental restoration with light activated materials having a truncated conical shape with a disposable insert member at its apex. The conical holding device has an opening at the base to accommodate a light guide and an opening at the apex to accommodate a disposable insert member. Each insert member has a shape tapered at one end thereof and an indicator means to monitor the depth of the restoration to the pulpal floor and to provide alignment of the preparation relative to the marginal ridge of the adjacent tooth.
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