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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8110178 | Dental-plaque detection system and dental-plaque detection method A dental-plaque detection system and dental-plaque detection method which are excellent in the detection accuracy of dental plaques and also capable of improving the situation to stain sites other than dental plaques (such as interdental parts and gums) are provided... | 02/07/2012 |
| 7354448 | Dental phototherapy methods and compositions Methods for dental treatment including applying a non-toxic chromophore to a portion of the oral cavity and delivering a low dose of radiation to the chromophore during a session, the radiation having a wavelength in the absorption band of the non-toxic chromophore ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7324661 | Computer-implemented system and method for automated and highly accurate plaque analysis, reporting, and visualization A computer-implemented system and method of intra-oral analysis for measuring plaque removal is disclosed. The system includes hardware for real-time image acquisition and software to store the acquired images on a patient-by-patient basis. The system implements alg... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7182935 | Bacterial plaque evidencing composition based on natural colorants The present invention deals with a composition for evidencing bacterial plaque based on natural colorants comprising at least one concentrated solution of natural colorant selected from the group consisting of colorants extracted from the aai (Euterpe ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175430 | Support materials and imaging method for intraoral diagnostic purposes The invention relates to deformable, curable or film-forming support materials which contain diagnostically useful additives for locus- and substance-specific intraoral diagnostics, and processes for the preparation of images for intraoral locus- and substance-speci... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7062312 | Combination and method including a visual marker for determining compliance with a medication regimen A method and combination including a visual marker for monitoring a patient to determine compliance with a medication regimen. An orally administrable medication composition is provided in combination with a visual marker. When the combination is orally ingested, th... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7018632 | Method for ex vivo immunization using heterologous intact bispecific and/or trispecific antibodies According to the invention there is described a method for ex vivo immunization of humans and animals comprising the following steps: a) isolating autologous tumor cells; b) treating the tumor cells to prevent the ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6905672 | Compositions and methods to inhibit tartar and microbes using denture adhesive compositions with colorants The present invention relates to compositions comprising: (a) from about 15% to about 70% by weight of the composition of a denture adhesive component; (b) a safe and effective amount of a colorant selected from the group consisting of xanthene dyes, fluorescein dye... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6147607 | Method and apparatus for helping to assure the washing of hands A method and apparatus are disclosed for helping to assure the washing of hands. An easily identifiable substance is provided which can be removed by washing, and a marking mechanism is coupled to the easily identifiable substance. A hand of a person is t... | 11/14/2000 |
| 5190743 | Composition for disclosing dental plaque Plaque disclosing compositions containing a cobalamin compound such as Vitamin B12 as the disclosant and the process of treating the oral cavity therewith.... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5098691 | Composition for disclosing dental plaque Plaque disclosing compositions containing a cobalamin compound such as Vitamin B12 as the disclosant and the process of treating the oral cavity therewith.... | 03/24/1992 |
| 4992256 | Plaque disclosing compositions Dental plaque-disclosing compositions comprising FD&C Red No. 40 which selectively stain plaque formed on tooth surfaces, making plaque easily observable to the naked eye at visible light wave-lengths.... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4666700 | Disclosing of plaque on teeth An agent for use in disclosing dental plaque on a user's teeth comprises a non-toxic substantially water insoluble pigment. There is also disclosed compositions for use in disclosing dental plaque on a user's teeth comprising an amount of a non-toxic subs... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4590061 | Antimicrobial plaque disclosing agent Benzo-c-phenanthridine salts, either pure salts or salts precipitated form extracts of plants selected form the group consisting of Sanguinaria canadensis, Macleaya cordata, Corydalis sevctvozii, C. ledebouni, Chelidonium majus, and mixtures thereof, are ... | 05/20/1986 |
| 4517172 | Plaque disclosing agent Salts of sanguinarine, either pure salts or a mixture of said salts precipitated from extracts of plants selected from the group consisting of Sanguinaria canadensis, Macleya cordata, Corydalis sevctvozii, C. ledebouni, Chelidonium majus, and mixtures the... | 05/14/1985 |
| 4459277 | Plaque disclosing dentifrice compositions with solid microcapsules of dye This invention relates to novel plaque disclosing compositions for use in the self-evaluation and motivation of oral hygiene practices. Still, more particularly, the invention relates to incorporated water insoluble, water immiscible, pressure rupturable,... | 07/10/1984 |
| 4431628 | Natural dye indicator for dental plaque Plaque disclosing compositions containing the natural red dye from sugar beets as the disclosant, and the process of treating the oral cavity therewith.... | 02/14/1984 |
| 4348378 | Plaque disclosing dentifrice compositions with semi-solid microcapsules of dye This invention relates to novel plaque disclosing compositions for use in the self-evaluation and motivation of oral hygiene practices. Still, more particularly, the invention relates to incorporated water insoluble, water immiscible, pressure rupturable,... | 09/07/1982 |
| 4302439 | Method of disclosing dental plaque with D and C Red 33 The dye D and C Red 33 is used as dental plaque disclosing agent, inter alia having the form of a mouthwash, gel or tablet.... | 11/24/1981 |
| 4064229 | Dental plaque disclosing agent Disclosing agents for use in control of dental plague. The agents are compositions comprises of FDC Red No. 3 and FDC Blue No. 1; FDC Red No. 3 and FDC Green No. 3 and FDC Red No. 3 and Hercules Green Shade 3.... | 12/20/1977 |
| 3997658 | Dental plaque disclosing compositions Disclosing agents for use in control of dental plaque. The agents are compositions comprises of FDC Red No. 3 and FDC Blue No. 1; FDC Red No. 3 and FDC Green No. 3 and FDC Red No. 3 and Hercules Green Shade 3.... | 12/14/1976 |
