Patent ID: 6547561
Filing Date: 2003-04-15
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A dental apparatus for intraosseously delivering dental anesthesia comprising:a drilling member including a drill housing, a connecting portion for establishing a connection to a dental drilling apparatus, and a drill extending from the drill housing; and a sleeve member including a sleeve housing, and a hollow sleeve extending from the sleeve housing; wherein the sleeve housing is adapted to be removably engaged with the drill housing such that the drill is inserted into the sleeve; wherein the drill is made of a titanium alloy comprising at least 10% titanium and has a length such that when the drill is inserted into the hollow sleeve, a portion of the drill extends beyond the hollow sleeve; wherein the drill and the hollow sleeve are rotatable by the dental drilling apparatus, the drill comprises a cutting edge that drills a hole in bone, and the hollow sleeve comprises a leading edge that reams a proximal portion of the hole drilled by the drill; wherein the hollow sleeve is adapted to receive a syringe needle when the sleeve housing and the drill housing are disengaged and the drill is removed from the hollow sleeve; and wherein the drill is solid and has a smooth outer surface.