Root pin for a tooth

摘要

In a root pin having a threaded shaft (10) for screwing into the root canal of a tooth and having a head (11) joined to the shaft on one end in the axial direction for fixation of dental restoration materials, a handle piece (16) is fastened on the end of the head (11) facing away from the threaded shaft (10), the fastening point between the head (11) and the handle piece (16) being designed as an intended breaking point (15) having a diameter which is smaller than that of the head. <IMAGE>