Dental composite applicator and related methods
US9452027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C5/62
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A vibrating applicator is provided for applying a dental composite material onto a tooth. The applicator has an elongated body and a tip that is coupled to the elongated body to apply the dental composite material onto the tooth. The applicator further has a vibrating apparatus for vibrating the tip and a sensor for sensing a condition of the dental composite material. A controller is operatively coupled to the vibrating apparatus and to the sensor and is configured to automatically vary an output frequency of the vibrating apparatus in response to the condition sensed by the sensor.
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