Patent ID: 7455519
Filing Date: 2008-11-25
Classification: A61B,B08B

Abstract:
1. A dental mirror instrument comprising a handle having an elongate body portion defining an interior cavity, said elongate body portion having first and second openings at the opposed ends of said elongate body portion, said handle further including an elongate slot which communicates with said interior cavity, an insert received in said first opening and including at least one lug, a slider slidably received in said interior cavity and including a hook, wherein said insert includes a channel positioned forward of said lugs, said slider including an arm slidably received in said channel, a thumb tab slidably coupled to said elongate body portion and including a post which extends through said elongate slot, a push-arm extending through said second opening and carrying a wiper thereon, and a mirror assembly positioned proximate said second opening and adapted to reflect light, wherein forward movement of said thumb tab correspondingly causes forward movement of said push-arm and said slider.