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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120129125 | DENTAL MATRIX BAND A dental matrix band device may be applied in a single step without the need for additional instruments for its application. The matrix band device may include a conventional matrix band, such as a Tofflemier™ band and a wire attached to the band. The band may be used... | 05/24/2012 |
| 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 |
| 20120028210 | STENTS AND METHOD FOR DENTAL RESTORATION USING SAME A method for dental restoration that includes disposing a flowable and curable tooth restoration composition into an open cavity of a stent that defines contours of a final design model of a patient's teeth and includes an interproximal contact that has been thinned alo... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20110306007 | DENTAL INSTRUMENT, SYSTEM AND METHOD A dental instrument, suitable for use when creating a dental filling is provided. The dental instrument comprises a wedge and a matrix. The matrix is fixedly attached to the wedge, and the wedge is adapted to be inserted into the approximal space between two teeth of a ... | 12/15/2011 |
| 20110300505 | Dental Curing Light Having Unibody Design That Acts as a Heat Sink A dental curing light includes a device body that efficiently conducts heat away from the light emitting diode portion of the curing light. The device body includes a proximal gripping end and a distal head end. The device body is formed from a thermally conductive body... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110200973 | Light- and Dual-Cure Dental Resins and Adhesives With Increased Cure and Color Stability and Low Color Various embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a light-cure and dual-cure resin that have low color and is color stable over conventional light, self and dual-cured resins. Additionally, the light-cure resin has enhanced degree of cure over conventiona... | 08/18/2011 |
| 20110189629 | DENTAL MATRIX BAND The dental matrix band includes an elongated body having first and second opposing ends adapted to wrap around a tooth to be restored, and having first and second opposing longitudinal edges extending between the first and second opposing ends. The dental matrix band fu... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110171597 | Method for in-situ simultaneous shaping of adjacent matrix bands and tools A dental instrument with arms pivotally connected for scissors pivot action between closed and open positions is disclosed. A pair of tines extends from distal ends of the arms and at least one shaping surface on one of said tines is supported so that it is operable to ... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110143303 | DENTAL COMPOSITE APPLICATOR AND RELATED METHODS A vibrating applicator is provided for applying a dental composite material onto a tooth. The applicator has an elongated body and a tip that is coupled to the elongated body to apply the dental composite material onto the tooth. The applicator further has a vibrating a... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20110143305 | MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENT DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A MEDIUM A medical or dental treatment device for dispensing a medium having a base part with a power supply unit and an electrical or electronic control device and at least one delivery part that can be connected detachably to the base part via a coupling device and which has a... | 06/16/2011 |
| 20100305626 | ADHESIVE COMPLEX COACERVATES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF Described herein is the synthesis of adhesive complex coacervates. The adhesive complex coacervates are composed of a mixture of one or more polycations, one or more poly anions, and one of more multivalent cations. The polycations and polyanions in the adhesive complex... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100285429 | COMPOUND SMC DENTAL MILL BLANKS A dental mill blank is formed from a number of different self-supporting, malleable, curable (SMC) materials distributed within the blank so that a dental article machined from the blank closely resembles natural dentition in appearance or function. When in an uncured s... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100203467 | INTERPROXIMAL TOOTH COATING APPLICATOR The present invention relates to a tooth coating applicator (10), typically in the form of a strip (11), and a method for applying a dental sealant to a surface of a tooth (T), and specifically to the interproximal surface (S) thereof. The applicator (1... | 08/12/2010 |
| 20100062399 | DISPENSER TIP FILTER ASSEMBLY The invention features a dispenser tip filter assembly for dispensing fluid compositions, especially dental compositions, containing solid particles. The assembly includes a dispenser tip comprising a filter housing chamber and an exit orifice, and a filter unit positio... | 03/11/2010 |
| 20100062394 | PREFORMED MALLEABLE MULTILAYER DENTAL ARTICLES A dental article includes an external layer formed of a self-supporting hardenable preformed material having a dental article shape defined by an external layer surface. The external layer defines an interior volume. An interior material is disposed within the interior ... | 03/11/2010 |
| 20100015569 | PLACEMENT TOOL A method, a device and a kit for the positioning of a small object, such as a dental restoration, in a specific desired location is disclosed. Conventional techniques to secure dental restorations have depended upon various rod-like handles tipped with sticky wax or nec... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20100015577 | ORTHODONTIC INDIRECT BONDING TRAY WITH MOISTURE CONTROL An indirect bonding apparatus for orthodontic bonding procedures includes a tray having inner wall sections defining a channel for receiving the patient's dental arch. A number of orthodontic appliances are detachably connected to the tray along the channel, and each ap... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20100015576 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT USING HARD TISSUE OR MATERIAL MICROPERFORATION A method of modifying or treating biological tissue by microperforating hard tissue is disclosed. The method comprises identifying a target area associated with the hard tissue, using a laser beam to perforate at least one incision in the hard tissue, wherein at least o... | 01/21/2010 |
| 20090286206 | COSMETIC DENTAL STRUCTURES Compositions and methods are provided for a cosmetic dental structure, comprising a veneer body sized to cover at least a portion of a tooth structure. The veneer body has a front face and a reinforcement rib extending outwardly from a rear face of the veneer body. The ... | 11/19/2009 |
| 20090239969 | DENTAL PROSTHETICS COMPRISING CURABLE ACRYLATE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF THEIR USE Disclosed herein are acrylic and methacrylic acid ester-based polymeric materials containing as flexibilizing and brittleness reducing agents 1-60% of C4-C8 polyalkylene or polyalkyldiene compounds, preferably having a molecular weight of 300-2100,... | 09/24/2009 |
| 20090226858 | USE OF BONE ADHESIVE FOR APICAL SEALING A TOOTH ROOT CANAL The invention relates to a method and kit for the producing an obturating means for apical sealing an tooth root canal, for improving root canal fillings. The invention also relates to the use of bone glue as an apical stop for obturating root canals.... | 09/10/2009 |
| 20090220920 | Methods for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances Improved methods for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances, such as brackets, to the tooth surfaces of dental patients are provided. The methods use a transfer tray to accurately position the brackets on the tooth surfaces. Preferably, the tray is made of an ethyle... | 09/03/2009 |
| 20090208893 | Insertion, Devices, Methods and System for Use in Dentistry A dental insertion for a tooth filling, the insertion having a surface and a body extending from the surface, wherein at least one cavity is arranged in the surface, the cavity extending at least from the surface to a center of the body. Further, a dental insertion dumm... | 08/20/2009 |
| 20090191505 | Dental Matrix Devices Specific To Anterior Teeth, and Injection Molded Filling Techniques and Devices The present invention relates to methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of an anterior tooth or re-restoration of a previously filled anterior tooth, and to dental matrices and composite resin dispensers that may be used in the methods for the restoration of a... | 07/30/2009 |
| 20090176184 | METHOD AND PULVERIZING APPARATUS FOR PREPARING PULVERIZED PRODUCT OF EXTRACTED TOOTH, DEMINERALIZED POWDER ORIGINATED FROM EXTRACTED TOOTH, AND COMPOSITE OF DEMINERALIZED POWDER AND APATITE, SUITABLE FOR USE IN HIGHLY ADVANCED MEDICAL TREATMENTS [Problems] To provide a means and method for providing a pulverized extracted tooth product without causing the extracted teeth to lose their original properties. To provide a new material, originated from the pulverized extracted tooth product and imbued with new prope... | 07/09/2009 |
| 20090093563 | DENTAL ADHESIVE AND METHOD OF USE A dental adhesive composition comprising (i) at least one non-acidic polymerizable monomer having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group, (ii) optionally one or more acidic compounds, (iii) at least one photoinitiator, (iv) at least one solvent, and (v) about 0-40... | 04/09/2009 |
| 20090061393 | RETRACTION OF SULCUS The invention concerns a method of retraction of sulcus, in which, in a first step, a flowable retraction material (1) is applied onto the sulcus (5) of at least one tooth (4). In a second step, a dental dam (2) is applied onto the tooth (... | 03/05/2009 |
| 20090035728 | SELF-ETCHING EMULSION DENTAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS The present invention is directed to dental compositions that can be used as adhesives for bonding a dental material to a dental structure surface and/or as a dental restorative material. The dental composition is preferably applied to a dental structure surface under c... | 02/05/2009 |
| 20090029324 | Methods and Devices for Fixed Dental Restoration This invention relates to methods and devices for restoring teeth using fixed restorations. In particular, the invention provides a system, kit, and devices for the management of interproximal areas for traditional cementation and/or bonding of dental crowns, onlays, in... | 01/29/2009 |
| 20080305459 | Method for Real time Cure Status Monitoring of Dental Resin A method is disclosed for monitoring the curing status of a dental resin through the inherent fluorescence of the dental resin under a curing light. The method requires no sample preparation and is fast enough for real time cure monitoring.... | 12/11/2008 |
| 20080206715 | COLOR CHANGING DENTAL ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS AND KITS Methods, compositions, and kits for use in facilitating detection and removal of dental adhesives while minimizing and/or eliminating removal of adjacent tooth tissue. A pH sensitive color changing component (i.e., an acid/base indicator) is included within a dental adh... | 08/28/2008 |
| 20080166677 | Light directing and amplifying device The present invention is directed to a light directing and amplifying device for attachment to a dental curing device used in light cure bonding orthodontic brackets to teeth wherein an internal mirror directs the light 90 degrees from the light source, directly under t... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080108019 | Mineralizing Composite Materials for Restoring Teeth Compositions and methods useful in restorative dentistry are disclosed. Compositions of the present invention include a peptide, and a polymer matrix. The peptide is one capable of reacting with a source of mineralizing ions to initiate deposition of hydroxyapatite crys... | 05/08/2008 |
| 20080108018 | Bonding tooth and method for changing appearance of mouth using same An artificial tooth is bonded to a malformed tooth without cutting the tooth, whereby a row of teeth is changed in a rapid and straightforward manner. The muscles surrounding the mouth cavity are pushed by the artificial tooth, thereby changing the appearance of the fac... | 05/08/2008 |
| 20080064003 | Dental Matrix Devices And A Seamless, Single Load Cavity Preparation And Filling Technique There are disclosed methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of a tooth, and dental matrices, dental wedges, interdental matrix stabilizers, dental separator rings, dental curing light devices, and kits that can be used in the methods for the restoration of a de... | 03/13/2008 |
| 20080064012 | Devices And A Seamless, Single Load, Injection Molded Cavity Preparation And Filling Technique There are disclosed methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of a tooth, and dental matrices, dental wedges, interdental matrix stabilizers, dental separator rings, dental curing light devices, and kits that can be used in the methods for the restoration of a de... | 03/13/2008 |
| 20080064000 | Dental Curing Lights And A Seamless, Single Load Cavity Preparation And Filling Technique There are disclosed methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of a tooth, and dental matrices, dental wedges, interdental matrix stabilizers, dental separator rings, dental curing light devices, and kits that can be used in the methods for the restoration of a de... | 03/13/2008 |
| 20080014559 | Method and Apparatus for Attaching Dental Restorations A method and apparatus for attaching a dental restoration to a tooth through spot curing a bonding agent to allow excess bonding agent displaced beyond the margin of the restoration to be wiped cleaning from the surrounding surfaces without displacing the restoration. T... | 01/17/2008 |
| 20070248933 | Methods for treating dental conditions using tissue scaffolds The invention provides methods, apparatus and kits for regenerating dental tissue in vivo that are useful for treating a variety of dental conditions, exemplified by treatment of caries. The invention uses tissue scaffold wafers, preferably made of PGA, PLLA, PDLLA or P... | 10/25/2007 |
