Dentistry handpiece

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1999-03-16

2000-08-15

Wilson, John J.

Dentistry

Apparatus

Having means to emit radiation or facilitate viewing of the...

A61C 100

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active

061026956

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a dentistry handpiece having a handle (1), which is connectable by means of a connector (2) to a supply hose and onto which a tool attachment head (4), carrying tool, is attachable. The handpiece also includes a device having a light conductor (5) for lighting the treatment site, and a device for transmitting an image of the treatment site which includes an image carrier (6) and a converter (10) for converting the image transmitted by the image carrier into electrical signals. The light conductor (5, 31) is arranged in the interior of the handle (1), and the image carrier (6) is arranged on the outside of the handle (1). Preferably, the image carrier is supported on the underside of the handle and is removable therefrom.

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