The present invention generally relates to improvements in a dycal style instrument, and to the dental explorer: in particular to a merging of the dental explorer with the dycal instrument as we know them today into a totally new instrument: A STAINLESS STEEL DENTAL EXPLORER WITH SMALL BALLS ON THE ENDS instead of the current pointy ends.
There are known explorers that can transfer dental cavity bases, liners, flowable composite, and Interim Therapeutic Restorations, but they are currently only pointed and inefficient at carrying materials on the end. There are known dycal instruments that also can do the same thing, but currently are too short at half handle sized and the angle of the end is one dimensional and limited in curvature and angulation, making it hard to access difficult to reach posterior prepped teeth, especially upper third molars, root surfaces, furcation areas, and distal areas.
An object of the present invention is to provide a dental instrument that carries the correct curvature in 3D angulation, allowing the Dentist or Hygienist the turn the tip in any direction and be able to reach hard to access areas.
In accordance with the present invention, the balls on the end now can carry a larger amount of dental materials from the mixing pad to the patient's mouth.
Further, according to the present invention, the dentist or hygienist only needs to use one instrument instead of two separate ones, thus saving time and making the appointment time more cost effective for the producer.
The total length of this instrument is 145 mm, consisting of a 120 mm handle and 25 mm end with tip. The diameter of the handle is 5 mm.
The Shepherds hook begins at 0.8 mm, gradually slimming down to 0.6 mm, to which the 7.3 mm ball tip is attached.
The Interim Therapeutic restoration instrument facilitates the placement of flowable composite, dental cavity bases and liners, and Interim Therapeutic Restorations of glass ionomer or other such fluoride releasing temporary materials onto prepped and hand excavated teeth. The angulated design of the instrument helps to access difficult to reach posterior areas, incipient decay areas interproximally, up or down deep reaching root surfaces, and into furcation areas. The length of the instrument is especially welcome for patients with special health care needs in cases when conventional restorative care is not available or needs to be deferred.
This substitute specification contains no new matter.