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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8075307 | Polymerizable temporary coating methods and systems for intraoral devices Methods and systems for temporarily coating intra-oral devices (e.g., orthodontic brackets and/or wires) so as to reduce discomfort to soft tissues within a patient's mouth. One embodiment of such a system includes at least one orthodontic bracket or orthodontic arc... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8007277 | Non-custom dental treatment trays and mouth guards having improved anatomical features A non-custom, dental tray device includes a moisture-resistant barrier layer having a labial-buccal wall, a lingual wall, and a bottom wall. The dental tray device includes at least one of the following structural features to enhance the fit of the device; (1) the b... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7980853 | Methods for apical preparation using endodontic instruments made of super-elastic alloys The apical third of a root canal is cleaned and/or shaped during a root canal procedure with an endodontic file made from a titanium-based alloy either by reciprocating manual use or by using a reciprocating powered hand piece. The titanium-based endodontic file has... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7963767 | Self-ligating orthodontic bracket with sliding ligation cover Self-ligating orthodontic brackets include a bracket base, at least one arch wire slot formed in the bracket base adapted to receive an arch wire therein, and a ligation cover which is selectively slidable relative to the bracket base between an open non-ligating po... | 06/21/2011 |
| D638944 | Dental illumination device | 05/31/2011 |
| 7922487 | Chemically pre-impregnated silk retraction cords having increased strength A degradation resistant gingival retraction cord including silk is formed from two or more strands that are braided, twisted or woven. The degradation resistant retraction cord comprises at least about 50% silk, 80% silk, 90% silk, 95% silk, or essentially all silk.... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7901208 | Chemically impregnated absorbent gingival retraction cord comprising silk An absorbent and degradation resistant knitted gingival retraction cord comprising silk is formed from one or more strands by interlocking a plurality of loops. As a whole, the knitted retraction cord contains at least about 50% silk which, when manufactured so as t... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7883335 | Reinforced gingival retraction cord Gingival retraction cords are constructed from two or more strands that are interlocked to form a knitted, braided, woven, or twisted retraction cord. At least one strand is made from an absorbent material and another strand is made from a degradation-resistant mate... | 02/08/2011 |
| 7879002 | Mixing device including a plunging mixing member for use with a syringe Mixing devices used with a syringe or syringe system and related systems for mixing dissimilar components contained therein. The devices and systems include a hollow elongate handle having a proximal end, a distal delivery end, and a delivery passageway therethrough... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7863349 | Compositions, kits and methods for initiating or accelerating curing of endodontic filler or sealer compositions placed on a root canal Activating endodontic points and dental tools are sized and configured to be placed in the root canal of a tooth. The activating endodontic points or dental tools are coated or impregnated with a curing agent that initiates or accelerates polymerization of a sealer ... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7862801 | Adhesive dental bleaching compositions comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone A dental bleaching composition comprises a dental bleaching agent and a polyvinylpyrrolidone thickening agent. The bleaching composition may include water, flavoring agents, a basic substance and desensitizing agents, as desired. Polyvinylpyrrolidone avoids acid etc... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7857618 | Orthodontic bracket including mechanism for reducing slot width for early torque control Orthodontic brackets include a bracket base, at least one arch wire slot formed in the base adapted to receive an arch wire therein, and a moveable structure for selectively narrowing the width of at least a portion of the arch wire slot so as to allow for engagemen... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7833015 | Kits and methods for chair-side coating of endodontic cones Kits and methods facilitate chair-side coating of an endodontic cone for improved sealing between the hydrophilic root canal tissue, the hydrophobic elastomer substrate of the endodontic cone, and a hydrophilic sealing resin. The kit includes one or more endodontic ... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7828550 | Activating endodontic points and dental tools for initiating polymerization of dental compositions Activating endodontic points and dental tools are sized and configured to be placed in the root canal of a tooth. The activating endodontic points or dental tools are coated or impregnated with a curing agent that initiates or accelerates polymerization of a sealer ... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7780449 | Hydrophilic endodontic sealing compositions and methods for using such compositions A root canal is filled and/or sealed using a hydrophilic sealing composition, optionally in combination with other filling materials. The sealing composition may include one or more resins that promote adhesion to hydrophilic dental tissues. The composition may be i... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7776010 | Syringe-in-syringe hollow inner barrel/plunger with integral seal and rupturable membrane and related kits, systems, and methods A hollow inner plunger for use within a syringe-in-syringe mixing system for mixing a two-part dental composition. The hollow inner plunger includes a body having a continuous cylindrical wall defining an internal chamber for containing a first component. The body i... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7743505 | Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments from powdered metals Endodontic instruments or intermediate products (e.g., blanks) used to form finished endodontic instruments having a desired cutting edge and/or taper are formed, at least in part, by molding a metal powder into a desired shape and then sintering the metal particles... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7740479 | Activating brush tip applicators for dental bleaching compositions A brush tipped applicator includes an applicator tip having a body defining an external surface and an internal conduit. The applicator tip body can have a proximal end defining a proximal opening of the internal conduit and a distal end. The proximal end of the app... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7665212 | Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments Endodontic instruments having a desired cutting edge are formed, at least in part, using a cold forming process. The method of forming the endodontic instrument includes providing a blank metal thread or wire and at least one die that has a negative impression of a ... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7625210 | Treatment devices for providing oral treatments and kits and methods that utilize such treatment devices Treatment devices in the shape of a dental tray, strip or patch include a barrier layer and a protective adhesive composition. Treatment kits include one or more treatment devices and one or more treatment compositions that are initially separate from the treatment ... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7611695 | Flavored hemostatic and acid etching compositions Hemostatic compositions and dental etching compositions for oral use include methyl salicylate in order to mask or disguise their otherwise unpleasant taste. The methyl salicylate, hemostatic and/or dental etching agent are dispersed within an aqueous carrier, which... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7611352 | Lifestyle bracket system having interchangeable ligation covers An orthodontic bracket system including a plurality of interchangeable ligation covers so as to allow the patient and practitioner to create a desired aesthetic look. The inventive orthodontic bracket system includes a bracket base, at least one arch wire slot forme... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7569185 | Method for indicating shelf-life after mixing pre-dosed, pre-packaged two-part dental compositions A pre-dosed, pre-packaged mixing system and associated method for mixing, storing, and dispensing a two-part dental composition that becomes less stable upon mixing. The mixing system includes a pre-dosed, pre-packaged quantity of a first component contained within ... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7568579 | High stability package for dental treatment devices A pre-packaged dental treatment system including a dental treatment device having a barrier layer configured for placement over at least a portion of a person's teeth, a dental treatment composition (e.g., a bleaching composition) disposed adjacent to the barrier la... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7534264 | Delivery system for bone growth promoting material A delivery system that includes a bone growth promoting material encapsulated within a water absorptive gelatinizable covering is used to promote bone growth in order to repair a bone defect and/or strengthen a weakened bone region. The delivery system may be shaped... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7503905 | Venting syringe plunger A venting syringe plunger assembly for use with a syringe system allows for venting of gas from the syringe system during use. The plunger assembly includes a hollow outer sleeve having an interior surface, and an inner stem having an exterior surface. At least a po... | 03/17/2009 |
| 7452209 | Exoskeleton support for placement of a dental treatment strip An exoskeleton support and associated placement system for use in placing a thin, flexible dental treatment strip over a person's tooth surfaces. The exoskeleton support includes an exoskeleton body that is curved so as to approximate the curvature of a person's den... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7398598 | Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments A method of manufacturing endodontic files involves a chemical milling process to yield endodontic files having a desired taper and/or degree of sharpness. The process involves the steps of (a) forming helical cutting edges in the cutting portion of the metallic rod... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7367804 | Endodontic instrument extractor tool manufactured from a shape memory material and related kits and methods An endodontic instrument extractor tool is configured for removing a fragment of a broken endodontic instrument that has become lodged within a root canal of a tooth. The extractor tool comprises an elongate shaft, including a hollow gripping body at a distal end, a... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357789 | Specially designed syringes for dispensing granular or powdered solids An apparatus and method for delivering a granular or powdered material, e.g., a bone growth promoting material. The inventive syringe apparatus includes a syringe barrel having a proximal and distal end, a lid attached to the syringe barrel that is selectively movab... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7322105 | Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments by milling A method for manufacturing endodontic instruments by milling. A provided metallic (e.g., a nickel-titanium alloy or stainless steel) thread or wire having a longitudinal axis is advanced along its longitudinal axis at a feedrate while contacting at least a portion o... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7320598 | Method for filling and sealing a root canal A root canal is filled and/or sealed using a hydrophilic sealing composition, optionally in combination with other filling materials. The sealing composition may include one or more resins that promote adhesion to hydrophilic dental tissues. The composition may be i... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7314610 | Dental compositions having anti-stokes up converters and methods of use A dental composition can include at least one polymerizable resin and at least one anti-stokes up converter. Alternatively, a two-part composition can include at least one dental composition configured for placement onto a person's tooth, and at least one anti-stoke... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7278852 | Kit of sub-kits for placing a dental post A kit of dental sub-kits for use in placing a dental post in a prepared recess (e.g., a root canal) of a person's tooth. The kit includes a tray having an interior recess configured to removably receive therein a plurality of individual dental sub-kits. Each sub-kit... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7267546 | Light meter for detecting and measuring intensity of two or more wavelengths of light A light meter for detecting two or more different wavelengths of light and methods for determining whether a light source configured to emit light at two or more dominant wavelengths is working properly. The inventive light meter includes a housing, two or more rece... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7264471 | Methods and kits for bleaching teeth while protecting adjacent gingival tissue Dental bleaching methods and kits employ a dental bleaching composition, a protective composition and a barrier layer. The dental bleaching composition is positioned so as to contact a person's tooth surfaces. The protective composition is positioned so as to shield... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7261562 | Water-indicating endodontic monitoring devices Water-indicating endodontic monitoring devices include an endodontic cone formed of a water absorptive material, and a chemical indicator comprising at least one cobalt salt applied to the water absorptive material. Alternatively, the water-indicating endodontic poi... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261563 | Methods of filling a root canal with adhesive endodontic cones and polymerizable filling and sealing materials An adhesive endodontic cone is chemically compatible with endodontic sealant resins, including hydrophilic resins used for sealing a root canal chamber. The adhesive endodontic cone comprises a hydrophobic elastomer substrate that is sized and shaped so as to be at ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7261559 | Syringe delivery system for dispensing a dental composite or other highly viscous material A syringe delivery system for dispensing a highly viscous material through a syringe delivery opening. The system includes a syringe barrel having a delivery opening, a plunger including a threaded shaft that threadably engages the syringe barrel for selectively dis... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7247022 | Dental tray system with releasable hold inner and outer dental trays A dental treatment system used to treat (e.g., bleach) a person's teeth. The inventive system includes an inner dental treatment tray having a tray configuration so as to fit over at least a portion of a person's upper or lower dental arch. The inner dental treatmen... | 07/24/2007 |
