Dentistry – Apparatus – Broach
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-22
2006-08-22
O'Connor, Cary E. (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Apparatus
Broach
Reexamination Certificate
active
07094056
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus providing an endodontic instrument having a reversed helix. An endodontic instrument in accordance with the invention includes a shaft that includes an end, a tip, one or more flutes, and a longitudinal axis. At least one flute includes a cutting edge configured to cut when the shaft is rotated in a first direction of rotation about the longitudinal axis. The at least one flute spirals around the shaft in an end-to-tip longitudinal direction and in a second direction of rotation that is opposite from the first direction of rotation.
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Fish & Richarson P.C.
O'Connor Cary E.
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