Patent ID: 6015290
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A dental handpiece comprising:a headpiece in which a treatment tool for preparation of a place being treated can be fitted;a handgrip having a rear region and a forward region, the forward region having a longitudinal axis, wherein the headpiece is attachable to the forward region of the handgrip; anda lighting member arranged in the forward region of the handgrip, the lighting member including an incandescent lamp having a longitudinal axis, wherein the longitudinal axis of the incandescent lamp is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the forward region of the handgrip, wherein a light outlet is provided in the handgrip laterally adjacent to the incandescent lamp, and wherein a lens for focusing the light emitted from the incandescent lamp onto the place being treated is provided laterally on the incandescent lamp or in the light outlet of the handgrip laterally adjacent to the incandescent lamp.