Patent ID: 6155825
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A radiopaque endodontic tool configured for placement within a root canal for detection by a radiographic instrument, the tool comprising:elongate means for positioning within a root canal of a tooth for radiographic viewing, the elongate means havinga distal insertion end; anda proximal end; andhandle means for grasping and moving the elongate means;wherein the elongate means comprises a non-toxic, high density, radiopaque, alloy material including (i) palladium; and (ii) an alloying agent selected from the group consisting of copper, chromium iron, nickel, titanium, gold, silver, platinum, tungsten, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and osmium;wherein the elongate means has sufficient rigidity and is sufficiently ductile to extend to a desired location within a root canal of a tooth; andwherein the elongate means has a length and outer diameter that enables the elongate means to be inserted within a root canal of a tooth.