Dentistry – Apparatus – Having gauge or guide
Patent
1995-05-08
1997-04-29
O'Connor, Cary E.
Dentistry
Apparatus
Having gauge or guide
433141, A61C 1904
Patent
active
056242590
ABSTRACT:
A dental hand instrument, such as an explorer, which comprises an elongate rigid handle, and an elongate highly flexible blade attached to one or both ends of the handle. The blade is curved and/or bent along its length and is composed of nickel-titanium alloy, which provides a high degree of flexibility and wear resistance. The high degree of flexibility has been found to significantly enhance the tactile feedback to the hand of the dentist, so that the dentist is able to recognize and distinguish surface cracks, areas of decay, and the like as the point is moved across the exterior surface of a tooth.
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Heath Derek E.
Mooneyhan Jerry A.
O'Connor Cary E.
Tulsa Dental Products, L.L.C.
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