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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2013
Filed:
Oct. 14, 2009
Michael K. Schaaf, Herrsching, DE;
Christian A. Richter, Feldafing, DE;
Sebastian Guggenmos, Peissenberg, DE;
Günter Hertlein, Seefeld, DE;
Erich Sendelbach, Peissenberg, DE;
Michael K. Schaaf, Herrsching, DE;
Christian A. Richter, Feldafing, DE;
Sebastian Guggenmos, Peissenberg, DE;
Günter Hertlein, Seefeld, DE;
Erich Sendelbach, Peissenberg, DE;
3M Innovative Properties Company, St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
In one embodiment, a system for making a dental restoration is provided. The system includes a machine unit for processing a dental material to form the dental restoration, and a control unit for controlling the operation of the machine unit. An air channel for discharging a process-originated material from the machine unit provides an air connection between the machine unit and the control unit. Certain embodiments of invention are advantageous in that they help to increase the reliability of the machining operation.