| 摘要 |
<p>A dental instrument (10) is configured to be positioned adjacent the teeth and gums of a patient without injuring or causing pain to sensitive teeth or gums. The dental instrument (10) includes: i) a main body (12) having a proximal end (20) and a distal end (18), the main body (12) being configured to be grasped by a practitioner; ii) an elastomeric member (17) coupled to the distal end (18) of the main body (12) such that abutment of the elastomeric member (17) against the teeth or gums of a patient does not injure or cause pain to the teeth or gums; and iii) a plurality of fibers disposed on the elastomeric member (17). The fibers can be used to remove air bubbles from impression material, or for a variety of other uses. The instrument (10) may be in the form of an applicator or delivery tip, for example. The instrument (10) can have a non-slip gripping surface.</p> |
