Dental curing apparatus for light-sensitive materials
US6514075B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0653
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental curing apparatus for light-sensitive materials is disclosed. A light source for curing an adhesive is housed within a clear, transparent and/or translucent housing constructed of either a solid, such as a poured resin, or a hollow structure. The housing shape is selected to conform to an approximate shape of dentition. The housing is mountable within a disposable oversertion sheath. During use, the light source for curing an adhesive transmits light which cures the adhesives, sealants and/or whitening or coloring agents.
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