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Endodontic apparatus and method

US8192200B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 21, 2010
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C5/42
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and instrument for removing material from an internal portion of a tooth wherein the tool used to remove the material includes an elongate shaft extending from a first end to a second end; a cutting surface extending along a working portion of the elongate shaft; a handle attached to the first end of the elongate shaft, the handle including a first end and a second end; a projection attached to the elongate shaft and extending around a portion of the perimeter of the shaft substantially adjacent to the first end of the handle, wherein the projection provides a barrier to prevent a user's fingers from moving beyond the handle directly onto the elongate shaft.

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