Method and apparatus for preparing tooth or modifying dental res

Details Method and apparatus for preparing tooth or modifying dental res Method and apparatus for preparing tooth or modifying dental res

1991-05-01

1996-08-13

Lucchesi, Nicholas D.

Dentistry

Method or material for testing, treating, restoring, or...

433218, A61C 500, A61C 508

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055450393

ABSTRACT:
A tooth preparation or dental restoration modification apparatus comprises a material removal device for removing material from an object such as a tooth or dental restoration form, a guide element operatively connected to the material removal device for enabling a guiding of the material removal device under the control of an operator, and a light projector for projecting a visible point of light onto a predetermined location on the object, thereby serving as an indicator to the operator that material is to be removed from the object at the location.

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