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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120107766 | ENDODONTIC SYSTEM AND METHOD The present invention provides a system for the endodontic treatment of a root canal, comprising
| 05/03/2012 |
| 20120107775 | Methods of Using Botanical-Based Compositions to Treat Microbial Dental Disease The present invention relates to methods of using botanical-based compositions to treat or prevent microbial dental disease. The claimed invention is directed to methods of using botanical-based compositions in a rinse, gel- or paste-like form to prevent microbe invasio... | 05/03/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 20120034572 | SURFACE MODIFICATION FOR ENHANCED SILANATION OF CERAMIC MATERIALS A coated medical implant, such as a coated dental component, is provided, the coated medical implant including a substrate surface formed of a material comprising available hydroxyl groups and a silicon oxide coating layer chemisorbed on the substrate surface. A method ... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120034579 | APPARATUS FOR EVACUATION OF ROOT CANAL In an endodontic procedure, after the working of a root canal by instruments to remove material and shape the walls of the canal, irrigant is supplied via a microcannula. A vacuum is applied via a tube which is inserted partway down the root canal. The tube and microcan... | 02/09/2012 |
| 20120028222 | CHARACTERIZATION OF AN ANTIBIOTIC IMREGNATED DELIVERY SYSTEMS AS AN INTRACANAL MEDICAMENT IN ENDODONTIC THERAPY Endodontic fibers comprising a biocompatible polymer vehicle permeable to medicaments, or combinations of medicaments are described. Such fibers can be used, for example, in a method for the local delivery and sustained release of medicaments to periodontal or intracana... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120021384 | CHARACTERIZATION OF AN ANTIBIOTIC IMREGNATED DELIVERY SYSTEMS AS AN INTRACANAL MEDICAMENT IN ENDODONTIC THERAPY Endodontic fibers comprising a biocompatible polymer vehicle permeable to medicaments, or combinations of medicaments, wherein the biocompatible polymer vehicle comprises one or more biocompatible and/or biodegradable polymers are described. Such fibers can be used, for... | 01/26/2012 |
| 20110300512 | APEX LOCATOR MOUNTABLE ON A HANDPIECE An apex locator for measuring a root canal apex, comprising: a first connection adapted for removably electrically connecting the apex locator to a file or reamer held by a motorized handpiece; and a second connection connected to a lip hoo... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110300513 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ROOT CANAL OBTURATION The present invention is directed to root canal obturation in a tooth. In one embodiment, a plug is positioned in a root canal and bonded to the root canal by applying a light-curing adhesive to the canal and exposing the plug to a light source to bond the plug to the r... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110281241 | ALUMINOUS CEMENT-BASED COMPOSITION FOR APPLICATION IN ENDODONTICS AND CEMENTITIOUS PRODUCT OBTAINED THEREOF The present invention provides a composition based on calcium aluminate cement (CAC) for application in endodontics, comprising: (a) a cement—Al2O3 (>68.5 wt %), CaO (<31 wt %), SiO2 (0.3-0.8 wt %), MgO (0.4-0.5 wt %), and Fe 11/17/2011 | |
| 20110269099 | DENTAL AND MEDICAL TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES A method treating a root canal in a tooth by introducing into the pulp chamber of a tooth and pulsing a laser light into the fluid reservoir so as to disintegrate pulp within the root canal without generation of any significant heat in said liquid fluid so as to avoid e... | 11/03/2011 |
| 20110256495 | METHODS AND RELATED KITS FOR TREATING AND REGENERATING TOOTH PULP AND PERIAPICAL TISSUES IN A MAMMAL In one embodiment, a method of regenerating tooth pulp in a mammal is provided. The method comprises removing at least a portion the existing tooth pulp of a mammal and adding amelogenin protein to the existing tooth pulp of the mammal to regenerate tooth pulp in a mamm... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110244419 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT ASSEMBLY AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME To reduce the production costs for medical instruments (preferably endodontic root canal files) and increase their attractiveness to dentists/doctors, a medical instrument assembly is provided, which is made by metal injection molding and comprises at least two medical ... | 10/06/2011 |
| 20110212413 | ROTARY ENDODONTIC FILE WITH FRICTIONAL GRIP An endodontic file has at least a central longitudinal cord, a helically wound wire at least partially surrounding the cord and an elastomeric grip partially covering the helically wound wire near a first end thereof. The elastomeric grip has an outer diameter that is s... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110207081 | Endodontic Drill Bit Embodiments of the present invention include devices and methods that provide an effective endodontic drill bit to drill postholes for use in root canals and similar or related dental procedures. In particular, example embodiments of the present invention provide an end... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110189627 | ROOT CANAL FILLING MATERIALS AND METHODS In various embodiments of a method for filling root canal spaces, the root canal spaces are cleaned and irrigated, for example, by any suitable endodontic procedure, and the irrigating liquid is not removed from the canal spaces prior to filling. In some embodiments, a ... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110182995 | MEDICAL AND DENTAL BIOMATERIAL AND METHOD OF USE FOR THE SAME The embodiments herein provide a dental and medical biomaterial and its use for sealing and/or filling the tooth and bone cavities. In the embodiments herein, the calcium salt, calcium oxide, calcium silicate, and calcium phosphate compounds are mixed with a water-base ... | 07/28/2011 |
| 20110171607 | BIOPULP Provided are methods for performing a dental, endodontic or root canal procedure on a mammalian tooth in need thereof. Also provided are matrices, materials or scaffolds suitable for insertion into a tooth pulp chamber. Additionally provided are uses of any of the above... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110151393 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING THERAPEUTIC SUBSTANCES TO THE MAXILLARY SINUS OF A PATIENT The present invention is directed to devices and methods for administering at least one effective dose of at least one therapeutic substance to at least one of the maxillary sinuses of a patient in need thereof. Alternate embodiments may comprise administration of the a... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110151401 | SINGLE COMPONENT TOOTH ROOT SEALER Example embodiments of the present invention include compositions, materials, and methods that provide a single component tooth root sealer. The single component tooth root sealer can be designed to moisture cure at temperatures found within the human mouth. Examples of... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110129802 | DENTAL MATERIAL AND METHODS OF USE A dental filling material comprising a polybutylene polymer having a molecular weight of about 10,000 to about 100,000 and being viscoelastic at about 20° C. The composition may include other polymeric resins, fillers, plasticizers and other additives typically used in... | 06/02/2011 |
| 20110117517 | LIQUID JET APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DENTAL TREATMENTS Systems and methods for using a liquid jet apparatus for dental treatments are disclosed. In one implementation, the liquid jet apparatus may include a handpiece configured to deliver a high velocity liquid jet to a desired location in the mouth of a patient. The handpi... | 05/19/2011 |
| 20110111365 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR ROOT CANAL TREATMENTS Apparatus and methods for root canal treatments are provided. In some embodiments, an aiming element may be used to position a high-velocity liquid jet near a desired location in the tooth. Embodiments of the aiming element may include an interrupter that deflects or im... | 05/12/2011 |
| 20110104644 | Methods of treatment of the dental pulp and filling root canals using water-based material Improved compositions comprising a mixture of particulate materials with water-based liquids containing water-soluble polymers and surfactants are provided. Examples of particulate powders include mixtures of calcium silicate, calcium aluminate, calcium sulfate, and hyd... | 05/05/2011 |
| 20110070563 | EASILY REMOVABLE DENTAL CURABLE COMPOSITION An easily removable dental curable composition which prevents the fall or leakage of a temporary prosthetic appliance or a root canal filling material which is easily removed by bonding and adhering it to tooth, shows such high flowability that its operation is easy, ha... | 03/24/2011 |
| 20110053117 | Root Canal Filling Material The invention describes polymerisable compositions which contain higher molecular weight di(meth)acrylates, curing agents and X-ray-opacifying additives, which result in fully cured, readily removable materials and which are especially suitable for filling and sealing r... | 03/03/2011 |
| 20110045444 | DENTAL FILLING COMPOSITION COMPRISING HYPERBRANCHED COMPOUND Compositions comprising a hyperbranched compound and a polymer prepared from reactants comprising at least one (meth)acrylate monomer, and dental filling compositions comprising a hyperbranched compound.... | 02/24/2011 |
| 20110039234 | METHOD OF TREATING DENTAL PERIAPICAL LESIONS A method of treating a dental periapical lesion at an apex of a tooth root canal, by accessing the dental periapical lesion via the root canal; and removing the dental periapical lesion via the root canal. In the described preferred embodiments, the dental periapical le... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110039226 | METHOD EMPLOYING ELECTRIC FIELDS TO SELECTIVELY KILL MICROBES IN A ROOT CANAL PREPARATION Methods employing an electric field for disinfection of a root canal preparation during an endodontic procedure. A monopolar electrode probe sized and configured for insertion into a root canal of a tooth is inserted within the root canal preparation. A ground electrode... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110020763 | Endodontic Applications of Tissue Liquefaction During root canal procedures, pulp may be removed from a tooth without disturbing the dentin by directing pulses of a heated liquid onto the pulp at particular temperatures and pressures to liquefy or gellify the pulp. The liquefied or gellified material is then aspirat... | 01/27/2011 |
| 20100330539 | PERIODONTAL TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD Methods and apparatuses for treating a root canal in a tooth or hard and/or soft tissue within a tooth and surrounding tissues by pulsing a laser light into a reservoir, preferably after introducing liquid fluid into the reservoir, so as to disintegrate, separate, or ot... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100304326 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LOCATING A PULP CHAMBER IN A TOOTH A pulp chamber locator assists a dentist in performing a root canal procedure. The device includes a generally circular plate and a plurality of struts extending from the plate. The plate has a hole in the vicinity of its center. The device is inserted over a tooth, suc... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100291512 | ROOT CANAL FILLER COMPOSED OF MINERAL TRIOXIDE AGGREGATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME Disclosed is a root canal filler, which is powdery and is composed of mineral trioxide aggregate including a CaO—SiO2—Al2O3 compound, with a residual CaO content of 0.7 wt % or less. This root canal filler is suitable for use in orth... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100233648 | ENDODONTIC INSTRUMENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING An endodontic instrument and method for making same is provided. A rod of superelastic material is set into a shaped configuration to form an instrument, such that the instrument may be inserted into a root canal in a configuration different than the shaped configuratio... | 09/16/2010 |
| 20100203481 | METHOD AND KIT FOR DELIVERING ENDODONTIC REGENERATIVE TREATMENT The present invention provides novel methods and kits for removing unhealthy or necrotic pulp tissue from inside the root canals of a tooth, and to replace it with new vascularized tissue created by regenerative endodontic treatment. The present invention provides alter... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100203482 | NON-BIODEGRADABLE ENDODONTIC SEALANT COMPOSITION A non-biodegradable endodontic sealant composition comprises the reaction product of a first paste and a second paste. Either paste or both pastes include one or more of: unmodified HEMA and bioglass. The first paste includes a first polymerizing agent and the second pa... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100167243 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC CONSTRUCTION OF REALISTIC LOOKING TOOTH ROOTS A system and computer-implemented method including generating a patient digital tooth model including a crown component; generating landmarks on an edge of the crown component; and generating a generic digital tooth model corresponding to the patient digital tooth model... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100124728 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IN CANAL GUTTA-PERCHA HEATING AND CONDENSATION A device and method of forming a gutta-percha tooth canal obturation. The device includes an amount of gutta-percha that is supported by a thermally conductive core. The core and the gutta-percha are both positioned within a root canal. In canal heating of the core heat... | 05/20/2010 |
