Dentistry – Apparatus – Hand manipulatable implement
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-07
2011-11-01
Manahan, Todd (Department: 3776)
Dentistry
Apparatus
Hand manipulatable implement
Reexamination Certificate
active
08047843
ABSTRACT:
There are disclosed methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of a tooth, and interdental matrix stabilizers that can be used in the methods. The matrix stabilizer includes an elongated elastic body having a first end portion, a second opposite end portion, a middle portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion. The middle portion includes a first section attached to the first end portion, a first intermediate section attached to a central section and the first section, a second intermediate section attached to the central section opposite the first end portion, and a second section attached to the second intermediate section and the second end portion. The first side surface of the body includes a curved outwardly extending protrusion on the first intermediate section and a curved outwardly extending protrusion on the second intermediate section. The protrusions stabilize a dental matrix.
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Manahan Todd
Nelson Matthew
Quarles & Brady LLP
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