Dental tool with penetration indicating bands
US9668823B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C19/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental instrument 1 adapted for performing osteotomy includes a mounting shank 2 and, in line therewith, a working portion 3 including cutting zones 3A, of which at least part is covered by a coating of carbon-enriched tungsten carbide except for a plurality of annular bands 10 distributed along the length of the working portion to indicate the depth of penetration of the tool into a portion of jaw.
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