Endodontic Instrument
The present invention provides an improved endodontic instrument. The instrument can be constructed of a ribbon of material such as any material that has a suitable edge for cutting and can be twisted or bent into any desired shape. The ribbon can be made of a metal, a polymeric film or combinations...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
Published |
06.03.2008
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Summary: | The present invention provides an improved endodontic instrument. The instrument can be constructed of a ribbon of material such as any material that has a suitable edge for cutting and can be twisted or bent into any desired shape. The ribbon can be made of a metal, a polymeric film or combinations thereof. The ribbon can have a straight edge or a serrated one. The instrument is in the shape of a cone, tapering towards one end. It has a hollow interior and cutting edges disposed in a helical pattern along its length. The instrument can perform various or all of the functions of any endodontic instrument used in the root canal procedure. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US20070927965 |