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Fluid material delivery devices and methods

US6641394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 13, 2001
Grant dateNov 4, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 13, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C5/64
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Devices and methods for the application of materials to an interior space of a tooth, such as the extirpated pulp chamber and/or root canals of the tooth subsequent to root canal surgery. The device has one or more syringe-like pistons and associated chambers for drawing a vacuum within an extirpated pulp chamber and applying cleansing, sealing, and/or filler materials into the tooth under continued vacuum pressure to ensure complete and thorough application.

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