Surgical instrument and method for improving a crestal sinus lift
US8771311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C8/0006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical instrument for use in a sinus lift includes a substantially cylindrical sleeve which is sealingly insertable into a bore of a jawbone. The sleeve has a lumen and is formed with an inlet channel and an outlet port which is in fluid communication with the lumen. A vibration unit is operatively connected to the instrument for transmitting vibrations into the lumen.
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