Patent ID: 6287114
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
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; anda 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 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; andwherein the drill is solid and has a smooth outer surface.