Dentistry – Apparatus – Having intra-oral dispensing means
Patent
1997-10-31
1999-03-16
Wilson, John J.
Dentistry
Apparatus
Having intra-oral dispensing means
433224, A61G 502
Patent
active
058821961
ABSTRACT:
A dental device and method are provided for applying gutta percha to a root canal of a tooth. The device includes an elongate filler member made of a biocompatible material capable of being cut so that the length of the filler member can be reduced to a desired length by a user of the device, in accordance with the length of the root canal, prior to insertion of the device into the root canal. A head portion of the filler member is of uniform thickness throughout the length thereof, and a distal end portion is uniformly tapered along the length thereof in a direction away from the head portion such that the filler member is without any discrete area of weakness throughout the length thereof. An outer sheath of thermoplastic gutta percha surrounding a portion of the distal end of the filler member. An indicator at the proximal end of the filler member assists the user in determining the portion thereof to be cut off to achieve the desired length.
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