Patent ID: 8808002
Filing Date: 2014-08-19
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A method for filling and sealing at least the apical end of a prepared root canal, the method comprising: (a) receiving a signal from an apex locating circuit; the apex locating circuit comprising a thermoplastic filler material delivery device removably received in a holder and having a bed portion; the apex locating circuit generating the signal when a distal end of the bed portion is within a predetermined distance of the apical end of a root canal; the delivery device comprising: (b) automatically activating a heating device of the holder in response to the signal from the apex locating circuit electronically confirming that the filler material is within a predetermined distance of the apical end of the root canal; the heating device being in thermal communication with said bed portion of said delivery device; said heating device heating the plug of filler material from the side surface of the plug of filler material and along substantially the full length of the plug of filler material to a moldable temperature.