Root canal treatment tool and method for manufacturing the same
US7137815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2201/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a root canal treatment tool that is formed in a shape of a rod and has a work portion formed in a predetermined length from a tip and a shank formed in a manner continuous with the work portion. The work portion has a shape memory characteristic in a range of a predetermined length from the tip and a superelastic characteristic in a remaining portion.
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