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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7914284 | Dental filing tool A dental filing tool and method for use includes providing a unitary injection-molded handle with integral finger pads, indicia markings, and an abrasive filing strip embedded into the handle vertical arms; inserting the tool between teeth to cut and file restoratio... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7824182 | Dental filing tool A dental filing tool includes a handle and a filing strip, wherein the handle includes first and second handle parts, each having a bridge and corresponding first and second arms extending therefrom, the handle parts connectable by a plurality of snap fittings and f... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7758343 | Apparatus and method for removing enamel from a person's tooth According to one embodiment, an apparatus for removing enamel from a person's tooth includes a blade portion and a handle portion. The blade portion includes an abrasive surface adapted to remove enamel from the tooth in response to reciprocating movement of the abr... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7455521 | Interproximal devices and methods of using same A loop is formed by a bow having across one side a strip or blade. The bow has flexure and memory. The flexure and memory of the bow are imparted to the strip, enabling the strip to be either taut or loose, depending on the pressure exerted by the operator upon the ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7350256 | Child's aromatherapy cleaning implement A disposable child sized cleaning implement is provided. The disposable child sized cleaning implement is releasably carrying a personal care composition which comprises an aromatherapy adjuvant. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7322822 | Apparatus and method for removing enamel from a person's tooth According to one embodiment, an apparatus for removing enamel from a person's tooth includes a blade portion and a handle portion. The blade portion includes an abrasive surface adapted to remove enamel from the tooth in response to reciprocating movement of the abr... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7074390 | Encapsulated dentifrice and method of use A single use capsule containing dentifrice is disclosed. It includes toothpaste or other dentifrice enclosed in a shell or coating. The dentifrice may include miswak fibers, which acts as a natural brush, therefore obviating the need for a traditional brush. The coa... | 07/11/2006 |
| 6997709 | Dental hand instrument and tip of the instrument A dental hand instrument (10), comprising a handle (11) with parts (12a, 12b) at its ends. The end of each neck part is provided with a coupling element (15) designed for the connection of replaceable tips (20)... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6939535 | Method and apparatus for preventing tooth decay A method for preventing tooth decay by initially treating the tooth surface with a laser with a coherent or noncoherent light source. This process makes the tooth more resistant to acid and more able to bond fluoride, thus requiring a lower concentration of fluoride... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6860738 | Hygiene instrument for cleaning and polishing the surface of the teeth and the composite materials of dental fillings Hygiene instrument for removing stains, cleaning and polishing the surface of the teeth and the composite materials of dental fillings. The structure of the hygiene instrument is made up of fibers and optionally a load of particles embedded in a resinous matr... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6821121 | Consumer usable chipped and/or fractured tooth dental instrument A dental instrument consisting of a handle having first and second opposing ends, and a metal bur at at least one of the ends, which includes a diamond-chip coating, and of given shape and angulation, exhibiting a hardness characteristic sufficient to smooth dental ... | 11/23/2004 |
| 6640815 | Consumer usable popcorn kernel and/or husk removing dental instrument A dental instrument including a plastic handle with a generally planar pick at at least one of its ends, with the pick being of a plastic or emery board composition of given shape and angulation, with a rasped surface about edge portions of the pick so as... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6533580 | Self-use dental instrument An inexpensive instrument for locating and remediating sites of a removable dental appliance causing sore spots on the wearer's gums includes a rigid shaft handle elongated between first and second extremities. Pigment which is transferrable by water is d... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6508649 | Dental tool In a dental tool in the form of a strip for the abrasion of a tooth and/or tooth filling material, a diamond coating provided on at least one lateral face of the strip, and a tooth system being provided on at least one edge thereof.... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6439885 | Device for removing tooth stain A device for removing tooth stain comprises a handle; a first tool disposed at one end of the handle; an extension removably secured to the other end of the handle; a second tool disposed at the other end of the handle; and a second cap removably enclosin... | 08/27/2002 |
| 6386874 | Hygiene instrument for cleaning and polishing the surface of the teeth and the composite materials of dental filings, in the shape of a rod Hygiene instrument for cleaning and polishing the surface of the teeth and the composite materials of dental fillings, in the shape of a rod. The structure of the rod is made up of fibers and optionally a load of particles embedded in a resinous matrix giving ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6386873 | Dental tool A dental tool is provided for use in removing solidified material from on and between teeth during restorations. The new dental tool is appropriately shaped to provide proper control and visualization of the work and prevent damage to the interior of the ... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6267594 | Medical or dental-medical instrument for material-removing working of body tissue and tool for such an instrument The invention relates to a medical or dental-medical instrument (1) for the material-removing working of body tissue or a substitute material, having an elongate handpiece (2), a holding device (4) arranged in the forward end region of the handpiece (2), ... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6168434 | Oral hygiene appliance An oral hygiene appliance has a spring-elastic working piece, comprising a stamped element made from foam, on the head of an handle. The stamped element is made from closed-cell foam, and only the cells located on the stamping face are opened by the stamp... | 01/02/2001 |
| 5836810 | Abrading or polishing device A device for abrading or polishing primarily uneven objects, comprising an abrasive section in the form of a strip which is preferably essentially in-elastic and which is coated with an abrasive or polishing layer. One end of the ribbon shows an elastic s... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5816808 | Instrument for periodontic treatment and related method The invention relates to an instrument for periodontal treatment, consisting of a connection piece (4) and of a blade (1), wherein said blade (1) has an abrasive part exhibiting two sectors (10, 11) distributed along the blade, and each situated on opposi... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5779475 | Tongue scraper A tongue scraper including a handle extent with a first free end and a second end. Further provided is an intermediate gripping extent with a first end integrally coupled in collinear relationship with the handle extent. Also included is a scraping extent... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5775346 | Interproximal dental appliances Interproximal dental appliances in the form of a floss-type linear media, a pick-type interproximal dental cleaner/tissue stimulator and an interproximal brush, include an elongated base and a plurality of elastomeric flat-faced flanges extending perpendi... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5759031 | Dental air abrasive and laser system Improvements are provided for a dental air abrasive system of the type which utilizes a compressed gas or air which creates a gas stream. Abrasive particles are introduced into the gas stream and expelled out through one end of a nozzle whereupon the abra... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5634792 | Denture repair kit A kit whose contents permit a denture wearer to repair their own dentures. The kit contains replacement teeth, a liquid monomer and a powdered polymer which when added together form a putty-like acrylic, a pipette for dispensing the liquid, a specially de... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5476381 | Interproximal dental disk A dental interproximal disk formed of rigid sheet material as a unitary or integrally formed handle portion and blade portion with an arcuate cutting edge. The handle portion includes a plurality of corrugated flutes terminating in a laterally offset flan... | 12/19/1995 |
| 5334016 | Combination air abrasive system and laser system for dental applications A combination air abrasive system and laser system are provided for dental applications. The air abrasive system creates an abrasive material laden gas flow and then directs this gas flow towards a target site in the patient's mouth. The air abrasive syst... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5290170 | Ablator for use in dentistry The ablator is made with synthetic resins reinforced so as to resist the mechanical stresses of flexion and abrasion. The resins are reinforced with metallic or non-metallic fibers totally incorporated in them, and are reinforced against wear due to abras... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5211560 | Rotary dental abrasive polishing applicator A dental polishing applicator for use with a rotary dental handpiece and method of using the same which is characterized by a collet portion and a removably mounted, disposable single use tip portion. The cylindrical collet is adapted to be removably moun... | 05/18/1993 |
| 5032082 | Device for removing adhesive from the palate A denture adhesive removing head is affixed to one end of an elongated handle. The head has several lines of projections extending from a common surface. The outer ends of the projections lie on a convexly curved surface. The head and projections are mold... | 07/16/1991 |
| 4998978 | Tooth cleaning strip A flat flexible strip has a length by means of which it can be reciprocated longitudinally in rubbing engagement with tooth surfaces. The strip is constructed of crossed strands forming cross ridges in surfaces of the strip that produce a frictional scrub... | 03/12/1991 |
| 4946389 | Applicator and tips for stain removal An applicator with attachable tips for tooth stain removal. The applicator can be used manually or in conjunction with the dentist's drill. The tips are generally disposable.... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4913133 | Hand held periodontic tool A hand held periodontical tool preferably including a switch for adjusting the frequency of vibration, tabs accessible from the exterior of the housing for adjusting the vibration amplitude, and interchangeable end pieces, having a variety of tip members ... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4854870 | Cleaning tool, especially for dental use A dental cleaning tool comprises a rotatable cleaning body of an elastically yielding material formed in a cuplike concavity extending inward from a rim and where curved ribs having triangular cross-section extend from the rim towards the center of the cu... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4854867 | Dental tool for facilitating gingival retraction A dental tool for facilitating gingival retraction. A shank coupled to a handle terminates in a working end member having a curved edge shaped to generally conform to the curvature of the root surface of a tooth at the gingival level and also to the contour of... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4830615 | Two-grit cutting and polishing instruments Disclosed herein are embodiments of dental instruments having their surfaces formed with abrasive coatings which are used for both cutting and polishing functions. In each of the instruments disclosed herein, the abrasive surface consists of a plurality o... | 05/16/1989 |
| 4795344 | Plaque and calculus remover for tissue integrated dental prosthesis A cleaning instrument for removing plaque and calculus deposits from the titanium anchor cylinders of tissue integrated dental prostheses is disclosed. The instrument, molded from hard plastic, such as polypropylene or glass reinforced nylon, has an elong... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4781590 | Dental instrument An instrument usable in the dental field to facilitate smoothing of restorations and cleaning of teeth. The instrument comprises of an elongated handle upon which is mounted a head at one end. The head has an operating surface which is located transverse ... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4780083 | Compound and dental applicator for enamel removal This invention relates to dentistry, and more particularly to cosmetic dentistry, where for aesthetic objectives it is desirable to remove a small amount of the patient's tooth enamel to modify tooth color. A procedure is described using an applicator and... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4738621 | Hand held dental instrument for cutting interproximal spaces A hand held abrasive dental instrument for use in cutting the proximal aspect of a tooth's surface to create an interproximal space between abutting tooth surfaces. The instrument features a thin circular disc shaped abrasive cutting member provided with ... | 04/19/1988 |
