Fiber reinforced composite post
US7488175B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C5/35
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental post comprising a rod fabricated of fiber-reinforced composite material. The rod comprises a plurality of frustoconical sections arranged coaxially along the longitudinal axis of the rod. Preferably the rod has consistent width along the longitudinal axis wherein the frustoconical sections each have the same tapered width and same length. The number of frustoconical units per rod can vary. The frustoconical sections may vary in shape. Moreover, the rod may include a channel therein extending along the longitudinal axis thereof. The rod may also include one or more grooves extending along the surface thereof.
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