Ultrasonic dental tool having quick change connector and method of making same
US6817862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49567
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental tool for use with an ultrasonic transducer, the tool comprises a substantially elongate tool defined by a shaft having a proximal end with a coupling attachment at the proximal end for attachment to an ultrasonic transducer, and a distal end having a tip configured for performing a dental procedure, and a fluid passage extending from the proximal end to a port configured and positioned to direct fluid onto the tip.
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