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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7967604 | Heated mouthpiece An application for a heated mouthpiece includes a mouthpiece section for insertion into the mouth of a user and a heat retention mass connected to the mouthpiece section and in thermal contact with the mouthpiece section whereby external heat provided to the heat re... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7775795 | Electrochemically treating teeth Electrochemical method for treating teeth: applying metal salt solution to teeth, applying ionizable substance to the teeth, and applying current flow to the teeth so as to ionize the ionizable substance. Electrochemical device for dental treatment: applicator for a... | 08/17/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7357798 | Systems and methods for electrosurgical prevention of disc herniations The present invention provides systems and methods for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within a patient's body, particularly including tissue in the spine. The present invention applies high frequency (RF) electrical energy to one or more... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354269 | Electro-optical device for the photo-polymerization of composite material The invention relates to an electro-optical device for the photo-polymerization of composite material, and is used in particular in the dental field. The inventive device comprises a light source (2) which is defined by an LED or a group of LEDs. It comprises... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7331956 | Methods and apparatus for treating back pain Apparatus and methods for treating back pain of a patient by denervation of an intervertebral disc or a region of the posterior longitudinal ligament by the controlled application of heat to a target tissue. In one embodiment, the invention may include a procedure c... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7326053 | Dental root canal apex measuring apparatus and method Apparatus for determining the apex of a dental root canal in a tooth includes a software operated microcontroller having a pulse generator, a memory and an analog to digital converter (ADC), the pulse generator feeding pulses to a gain control circuit for controllin... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7320595 | Bleaching device using electro-optical and chemical means, namely in the medical and dental field A device for bleaching a part of the human body has a wave-current generator, a plurality of electrodes and a conductive gel. The conductive gel is maintained in contact with the part of the body. An active product is cooperative with the gel so as to be activated u... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318823 | Methods for repairing damaged intervertebral discs Apparatus and methods for treating an intervertebral disc by ablation of disc tissue. A method of the invention includes positioning at least one active electrode within the intervertebral disc, and applying at least a first high frequency voltage between the active... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7311103 | Method for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome The invention describes a method for treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome (OSAS) utilizing positive airway pressure (PAP) by creating a single-piece, dual arch airway orthotic, using said orthotic to obturate the oral cavity via an acrylic seal between the uppe... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7303392 | Apparatus, method, and kit for fabricating dental clasps The invention disclosed herein relates to an efficient and inexpensive way to form dental clasps and fixed single unit temporary prostheses from molten thermoplastic resin. The apparatus and method allow a dental laboratory to make non-metallic clasps using an inexp... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7270659 | Methods for electrosurgical treatment of spinal tissue Systems, apparatus, and methods for treating spinal tissue and other body structures in open and endoscopic spine surgery to relieve symptoms, such as neck or back pain. In particular, the present invention provides methods for the controlled heating of various tiss... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267547 | Device for regulated heating of media in a dental handpiece A device for regulated heating of media in a dental handpiece has at least one media line which can be opened via a switch, a heating element associated with the media line, a temperature sensor detecting the temperature of the medium and a regulation circuit which ... | 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 |
| 7261558 | Electromagnetic radiation emitting toothbrush and dentifrice system A cleaning and whitening system for teeth having an electromagnetic radiation emitting toothbrush and a dentifrice with a photosensitive agent is disclosed. The toothbrush has a cleaning surface, such as bristles. The toothbrush is also adapted to direct electromagn... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7240390 | Personal hygiene device The invention relates to a process for producing a toothbrush having a body, which comprises a handle region, a head region and a neck region located between the handle region and the head region, and having functional elements which are arranged, at least in part, ... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7230208 | Oven for dental prostheses or partial dental prostheses The invention relates to a stove for producing denture and or the parts thereof comprising a combustion chamber and a heating device which is arranged therein and provided with a heating spiral consisting of an appropriate resistance wire and a support for the heati... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7217129 | Medical or dental-medical handpiece having at least one rotary part The invention relates to a medical or dental-medical handpiece having a rotary part, in particular a turbine rotor. In order to improve the handpiece with regard to small construction, running noise and economical construction, there is provided a roller bearing for... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7195482 | Dental curing device having a heat sink for dissipating heat A dental curing device includes an elongate wand housing having proximal and distal ends, a light source disposed at the distal end, electronic circuitry at least partially disposed within the wand housing between the proximal and distal ends, and a heat sink. The l... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7192280 | Dental bleaching devices having a protective adhesive region Dental bleaching devices in the shape of a dental tray, strip or patch include a barrier layer, a dental bleaching composition, and a protective adhesive composition that protects a person's gums from the dental bleaching composition during use. The barrier layer pr... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7175429 | Device for controlling the dispensing of wax for the creation of tracings and moulds in dentistry A device for controlling and dispensing wax for the creation of tracings and moulds comprising a spatula-like tip (3), which is mounted on a hollow handle (4), and a control unit (1). The hollow handle (4) has internally a housing (10 | 02/13/2007 |
| 7176703 | Test probe with thermally activated grip and release An electrical test probe has a thermally activated, configurable shape probe tip. At low temperatures, the probe tip is in a generally hooked configuration. Upon heating, the probe tip is converted to a generally straight configuration. The probe tip is composed of ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7156656 | Bleaching device using electro-optical and chemical means namely in the medical and dental field A device for bleaching a part of the human body has a wave-current generator, a plurality of electrodes and a conductive gel. The conductive gel is maintained in contact with the part of the body. An active product is cooperative with the gel so as to be activated u... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7121827 | Endodontic instrument An endodontic instrument for root canal treatment is provided having a working portion manipulated by a handle and a connection assembly for attachment with an electronic apex locator. The connection assembly allows the electronic apex locator to be connected to the... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7104994 | Heating pen, tack seating device, and tap and surgical implantation methods using same A method, apparatus and system for applying bio-resorbable membranes or plates to bone for internal fixation of bone defects is disclosed. ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7095142 | Pneumatic tool with integrated electricity generator A rotor for a pneumatic tool having electricity-generating capabilities includes a shaft and an integral rotor body. The rotor body includes recesses dimensioned to receive an insulated subassembly having a magnet received within a nonmagnetic insulator to allow flu... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7086861 | System for dispensing viscous materials A cartridge-type system having a fluid containment in the cartridge which comprises a fluid containing body which is adapted to be attached to a delivery device, the body of the cartridge including preferably electrically energizable heating means, preferably energi... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086862 | Tooth bleaching process A system and method for tooth bleaching are disclosed wherein a patient's mouth is prepped for tooth bleaching treatment, a light activated tooth bleaching composition is applied on a tooth surface to be bleached, a lamp assembly is placed in position to activate th... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7074042 | Tray-like dental bleaching devices having a barrier layer and a substantially solid bleaching composition Dental bleaching devices in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like form include an outer barrier layer and an inner bleaching layer. The bleaching layer comprises a substantially solid dental bleaching composition that has increased adhesiveness to teeth when moist... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7059857 | Substantially solid desensitizing compositions and devices having a tray-like configuration and methods of manufacturing and using such compositions and devices Dental desensitizing compositions are in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like configuration, optionally in combination with a protective barrier layer. Shaped desensitizing compositions comprise a substantially solid dental desensitizing composition that has incr... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059858 | Universal tray design having anatomical features to enhance fit A tray-shaped dental treatment device includes a moisture-resistant barrier layer having a front side wall and a bottom wall, and a dental treatment composition. In addition, the tray-shaped dental treatment device includes at least one of the following anatomical f... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7056118 | Compositions and devices having a tray-like configuration for delivering a medicament and methods of manufacturing and using such compositions and devices Medicament compositions are in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like configuration, optionally in combination with a protective barrier layer. Shaped medicament compositions comprise a substantially solid medicament layer that has increased adhesiveness to teeth a... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7052275 | Kits and methods for bleaching and desensitizing teeth Kits for bleaching and desensitizing a person's teeth include 1) at least one dental bleaching composition or device in the shape of a dental tray or having a tray-like configuration and 2) at least one dental desensitizing composition or device in the shape of a de... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7048543 | Substantially solid bleaching composition in a tray-like configuration Dental bleaching compositions are in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like configuration, optionally in combination with a protective barrier layer. Shaped bleaching compositions comprise a substantially solid dental bleaching composition that has increased adhesi... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7040897 | Thin, flexible membrane dental trays and systems and methods utilizing such trays A dental treatment system comprises membrane treatment tray that is self-conforming to a person's own teeth when used with a sticky dental treatment composition and a support skeleton. The support skeleton maintains the flexible membrane tray in the form of tray pri... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7037104 | Device and method for exposing a candle wick embedded in candle wax A device and method for exposing the ignitable end of a candle wick embedded in wax leaving an area around the wick to facilitate future lighting. The device includes an elongate hollow heated tube, heated by a heating source which heats the elongate hollow tube to ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7021935 | Dental instrument for the extraction of an object from a root canal A dental instrument for the extraction of an object from a root canal, comprising a shaft (1) having an open-end part (3) designed to receive at least a part of object (9), this open-end part (3) able to be deformed to permit seizing obje... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7015423 | Heating device for dental material A heating device into which a compule of dental material can be inserted to elevate the temperature of the dental material to above ambient temperature prior to clinical use having a base for housing a heating element, a temperature control mechanism for controlling... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011523 | Bleaching compositions and devices having a solid adhesive layer and bleaching gel adjacent thereto Dental bleaching compositions in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like form include a substantially solid adhesive layer and a dental bleaching gel. A barrier layer may be included on an outer surface of the adhesive layer to form a dental bleaching device. The ad... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008222 | Root canal plugging apparatus for dental work A root canal plugging apparatus for dental work is provided. The apparatus includes a pen tip for compacting a filler material in a root canal, a pen for holding the pen tip, a tapered needle for injecting the filler material into the root canal, and a gun for holdi... | 03/07/2006 |
