Light resolution element for irradiating dental replacement pieces with light to effect the hardening thereof
US6741410B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/241
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A light resolution element for a light guiding apparatus is provided that is connectable in optical communication with the light guiding apparatus for guiding and re-orienting light emitted thereto from the light guiding apparatus such that light exiting the light resolution element irradiates a dental restoration piece in a manner which effects complete hardening of the piece. The light resolution element includes a prismatic body operable to guide and re-orient a light beam passed thereto from the light guiding apparatus.
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