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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120129133 | IMPLANT PELLETS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING BONE AUGMENTATION AND PRESERVATION Embodiments described herein are related to pellets that are placed within an extraction site that is in need of bone augmentation and preservation. The pellets are typically cylindrical in shape and comprise a material and a polymer coating. The goal of the pellets are... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120129134 | Light-Curable Bone Growth Material for Treating Dental Bone Defects Improved compositions comprising a mixture of particulate bone growth material and polymeric carrier are provided. The particulate is preferably porous, resorbable, anorganic bone material. The polymeric carrier can be light-cured to form a cross-linked, biodegradable h... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120082958 | Composite Material Comprising a Monomer with a Polyalicyclic Structure Element A composite material and method of making and using the same is described. In particular a dental (and preferably photocurable) composite material, and the use of a composite material according to the invention as a dental material and a method for preparation of a comp... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120082959 | Polymerizable Compounds Comprising a Polyalicylic Structure Element Novel polymerizable compounds comprising a polyalicyclic structure element and certain functional groups, mixtures comprising one or a plurality of these compounds and corresponding curable blends and products as well as their respective use as dental material or for th... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120082950 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTRA-ORAL DRUG DELIVERY Systems and methods are disclosed for intra-oral delivery of drugs.... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120082954 | Composition Comprising a Monomer with a Polyalicyclic Structure Element for Filling and/or Sealing a Root Canal A curable dental composition comprising a monomer with a polyalicyclic structure element that can be used for filling and/or sealing of a root canal is described. Also described is a composition useful as a dental material and a method for preparing such a composition. ... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120052463 | Device and Method for Capturing Dental Records The present invention relates to a device and method for making dental records, particularly bite registrations for confirming the location, size, height and/or orientation of dental implants. More specifically, the present invention relates to a device and method for m... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120052022 | COMPOSITION FOR ORAL HEALTH TREATMENT AND RELATED METHODS OF USE The present invention provides compositions and related methods for oral health treatment of a subject. Compositions of the invention include an anti-oxidant enzyme, an anti-inflammatory agent, and a pharmaceutically acceptable buffer. In certain embodiments, the compos... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120045738 | METHOD FOR ENHANCING VIABILITY OF PERIODONTAL TISSUE CELLS In a method for enhancing viability of periodontal tissue cells associated with more than one tooth, the periodontal tissue cells are irradiated simultaneously by an LED (light emitting diode) module having a light emitting range covering the associated teeth, wherein t... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120045735 | IMPLANT REPAIR SYSTEM AND METHOD A dental implant system includes bone growth promoting material configured for disposal within a body cavity about an implant. A protective element is configured to overlay the bone growth promoting material. Methods of use are also disclosed.... | 02/23/2012 |
| 20120040312 | Dental Ultrasonography Methods and devices are described that enable real-time, hand-held diagnostic ultrasonography for use in dental practice. The methods and devices utilize circumferential surface wave modes that are highly sensitive to small surface and near surface flaws. In addition, t... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120040305 | IMAGING DEVICE FOR DENTAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR INTRA-ORAL VIEWING The present application relates to an apparatus and method in the field of dentistry and in particular to optical tools for diagnosis and imaging. It is a problem of the prior art that the use of fibre optic components yield a bulky dental camera with poor resolution. I... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20120028204 | CORRECTION OF ALVEOLAR CLEFT WITH CALCIUM-BASED BONE GRAFT MATERIALS The present disclosure describes the use of calcium-based bone graft material in patients with, for example, congenital alveolar clefts. Calcium-based bone graft material facilitates the primary alveolar cleft repair in relation to the secondary grafting. Calcium bone g... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120028221 | Dental Splint Device and Methods for Making and Using Same A dental splint, a method for fabricating and installing same is disclosed for stabilizing mobile or unstable teeth. The dental splint comprises a one-piece extracoronal component customized to the dentition of a patient, wherein the one-piece extracoronal component is ... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120028219 | BIOADHESIVE FOR PERIODONTAL GINGIVAL AND/OR BONE TISSUES The invention is directed to an adhesive strip, particularly an adhesive strip or bandage for use in periodontal treatments. The biocompatible adhesive strip comprises a flexible barrier with a biocompatible adhesive for use in an oral environment, wherein the adhesive ... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120021370 | BIODEGRADABLE STENTS AND METHODS FOR TREATING PERIODONTAL DISEASE Biodegradable stents and methods for selectively guided tissue regeneration in treating a periodontal defect adjacent to a root of a tooth are provided. The biodegradable stents and methods comprise a coronal portion and a transverse portion or shelf, which reduce unwan... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120021369 | PERIODONTAL DISEASE SPACE MAINTENANCE DEVICES AND METHODS Devices and methods are provided for maintaining space to treat a periodontal defect adjacent to a tooth, the devices and methods comprise a supporting structure comprising a pin, or suture or mesh having a body configured to extend over the periodontal defect and hold ... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20120015322 | TOOTH WHITENING II A method of cosmetically whitening teeth in vivo comprises exposing the teeth to be whitened to a flow of non-thermal gaseous plasma at a temperature acceptable for oral administration of the non-thermal gaseous plasma and for a time sufficient for the non-thermal gaseo... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120015331 | SCAFFOLD The present invention provides a polymeric scaffold containing an antibacterial photoactive drug and optionally comprising seeded cells such as stem cells. The invention also includes methods of using the scaffold for tissue regeneration, prevention or reduction of infe... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120015319 | TAPERED FUSED WAVEGUIDE FOR TEETH WHITENING A radiation emitting apparatus is disclosed that emits a substantially homogenous beam of radiation from an irregularly shaped output end. As described herein, a radiation emitting apparatus includes a bundled fiber guide coupled to an energy distribution tuner. The bun... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120015329 | DENTAL NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES Apparatus and methods are described, including at least one tool configured to be placed inside a subject's mouth. A first optically-visible marker is coupled to the tool. A second optically-visible marker is coupled to a structure inside the subject's mouth. A pluralit... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120015330 | METHOD OF DESIGNING A DENTAL PROSTHETIC, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM FOR PERFORMING A METHOD OF DESIGNING A DENTAL PROSTHETIC A method of designing a dental prosthetic is provided. The method includes converting a scanned model of at least part of a mouth of a patient into an object file adapted to be read by a three dimensional sculpting software application, and importing the object file int... | 01/19/2012 |
| 20120009540 | LED Tooth Whitening Device and Method of Tooth Whitening Using the Device In an embodiment, a tooth whitening device includes a body having at least one LED disposed at an end of the body, and a mouthpiece removably attached to the body adjacent the LED. The mouthpiece can include an insertion end having a shape complimentary to an arch of up... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120009539 | Intraoral Light-Emitting Device The present invention relates to methods, systems, kits and devices that emit light to the oral cavity. The device includes a light source; a power source in electrical communication with the light source; and a bite actuated switch in electrical communication with the ... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20120003601 | Jet Injector Use In Oral Evaluation A tooth treatment device includes a detector that detects a marker of oral health and a fluid ejector that ejects fluid against teeth in response to the detected marker. The device can include a housing configured to be held on hand, the fluid ejector being positioned a... | 01/05/2012 |
| 20110318714 | IMPLANT MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME An implant material includes a base material, and a silicon-containing carbon thin film formed on a surface of the base material. The carbon thin film contains a C—C component in which carbon atoms are bonded, and a SiC component in which carbon and silicon atoms are ... | 12/29/2011 |
| 20110311945 | RING FOR USE IN PREPARING TEETH FOR RESTORATION The invention is an open-ended dental ring with varying height used in the preparation of a tooth for a restorative procedure. The ring is used in conjunction with a shield to ensure the shield between a tooth to be restored and an adjacent tooth. The result is a close ... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110306004 | METHODS FOR WHITENING TEETH In a tooth whitening method, a whitening composition is applied to at least one tooth. The whitening composition is maintained on the at least one tooth for a first time period. After the first time period, a light radiation is directed toward the at least one tooth for... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110294090 | NON-INVASIVE REFERENCE DEVICE Non-invasive reference device to be temporarily fixed on a tooth. The reference device is made of biocompatible, radiopaque material and allows the determination of anatomical structures in a jaw.... | 12/01/2011 |
| 20110287386 | IMPLANTS, TOOLS, AND METHODS FOR SINUS LIFT AND LATERAL RIDGE AUGMENTATION Apparatus is provided that includes a dental implant having a proximal implant end and a lateral external surface. The implant is shaped so as to define a lumen therethrough having a lateral opening through the lateral external surface. The apparatus further includes an... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110287387 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING TOOTH CRACKS A method for imaging the surface of a tooth, the method executed at least in part on a computer records a first set of images of the tooth, wherein each image in the first set of images is illuminated according to a pattern oriented in a first direction. A second set of... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110275026 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A DECORATIVE DENTAL TIP A decorative dental tip is provided for a dental syringe. The decorative dental tip includes a molded, outer surface portraying an object selected to alleviate an anxiety of a patient. The dental tip further includes a molded, inner lumen in fluid communication with a d... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110275034 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTION OF CARIES A method for forming an enhanced image (60) of a tooth (20) making use of the tooth (20) fluorescence and/or reflectance effects, employs a morphological image processing technique, and reduces susceptibility to overall intensity variations in the i... | 11/10/2011 |
| 20110269092 | REINFORCED ALIGNER HOOKS Orthodontic positioning devices, and related methods and systems, are disclosed for use with one or more orthodontic elastic members. The disclosed devices are configured to couple with an orthodontic elastic member so as to react a force from the elastic member into th... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110256502 | DENTAL FULCRUM WRENCH A dental wrench device to loosen and extract teeth, comprising a handle with a fixed tapered jaw. A moveable jaw is also coupled to the handle. The tapered jaw is positioned along the root of a tooth selected to be extracted. The moveable jaw has a blunt contoured shape... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110256507 | Computerized Method For Coloring Porcelain Tooth A computerized method for coloring a porcelain tooth includes a color difference comparison step, a first computer aided process, and a second computer aided process, for precisely controlling the color of the porcelain tooth. Each parameter is obtained from data compar... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110256508 | ASSISTED DENTAL IMPLANT TREATMENT Embodiments of systems and methods for planning and/or delivering an oral or facial endosseous implantation in a patient are described. In certain embodiments, systems according to the invention include a processing module; a bone imaging module that communicates bone d... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110229857 | BLANK WITH CODING FOR THE PRODUCTION OF TOOTH-TECHNICAL SHAPED PARTS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF A BLANK The invention relates to a blank for the production of a dental shaped body, wherein the blank has a corpus (2) of tooth restoration material, from which the shaped part to be fabricated is carved by means of a tool (4) by removal of material. The blank ha... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110229842 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASUREMENT OF A DENTAL MODEL A new three-dimensional modelling system for dental surfaces has presently been discovered. The modelling system may include a light source and a camera. Once a three-dimensional model is produced, it can be used, for example, to assess the performance of tooth cleaning... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110229838 | ORTHODONTIC COMPOSITION WITH POLYMERIC FILLERS Orthodontic adhesives are claimed which use polymeric filler particles with defined particle size characteristics. The particle size characteristics are controlled such that these adhesives provide comparable mechanical retention and cohesive strength of conventional or... | 09/22/2011 |
