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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7108504 | Light for use in activating light-activated materials, the light having insulators and an air jacket Light system useful for activating light-activated materials are disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them, and materials an... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7097455 | Integral gutta percha technique An integral, one-piece silanated particle impregnated gutta percha core/cone technique employs a thin layer of a luting agent, such as glass ionomer cement with a machined gutta percha core/cone, precisely matches the preparation, thereby reducing leakage and achiev... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090499 | Endodontic obturator with removable carrier and method of use thereof A method of filing an endodontically prepared root canal includes the steps of applying filler material to a distal portion of an elongated shaft formed of heat conducting material, inserting the proximal portion of the shaft having the filler material thereon into ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7087103 | Method of using gas pressure to reduce porosity in composite materials Methods for reducing the number and/or size of gas bubbles in a material are disclosed. The disclosed methods involve subjecting materials to pressure for a period of time. The methods have been found to be useful in the preparation of dental composites and dental s... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7077648 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 07/18/2006 |
| 7074040 | Ball lens for use with a dental curing light A ball lens includes a connector body that couples or attaches to a dental curing light so as to capture at least some of the light emitted by the light source, an elongate light guide extending from the connector body, and a light-emitting ball at an end of the lig... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7066732 | Method for curing light-curable materials A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 06/27/2006 |
| 7067115 | Process and composition for high efficacy teeth whitening Disclosed is a process and composition for bleaching teeth made up of two components blended together before each application. The method and composition offers faster results while significantly reducing the possibility of user discomfort. One of said components co... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7021936 | Integral gutta percha core/cone obturation technique An integral, one-piece silanated particle impregnated gutta percha core/cone technique employs a thin layer of a luting agent, such as glass ionomer cement with a machined gutta percha core/cone, precisely matches the preparation, thereby reducing leakage and achiev... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018205 | Barbed endodontic instrument A process for producing an endodontic instrument by selectively hacking burr-like cutting projections or barbs into an elongated metal rod. A cylindrical hacking blade or other suitable blade having a convex cutting edge is preferably used to produce generally cup-s... | 03/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6979193 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 12/27/2005 |
| 6979194 | Light for activating light-activated materials, the light including a plurality of individual chips and providing a particular spectral profile Light system useful for activating light-activated materials are disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them, and materials an... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6974319 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 12/13/2005 |
| 6971876 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 12/06/2005 |
| 6971875 | Dental curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. The system includes a light emitting semiconductor device, a primary heat sink and a secondary heat sink. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6969253 | Light for use in activating light-activated materials, the light having at least one light emitting semiconductor chip, the chip being attached to a primary heat sink that is attached to a secondary heat sink using heat conductive and electrically insulative adhesive Light system useful for activating light-activated materials are disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them, and materials an... | 11/29/2005 |
| 6955537 | LIGHT FOR USE IN ACTIVATING LIGHT-ACTIVATED MATERIALS, THE LIGHT HAVING A PLURALITY OF LIGHT EMITTING SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS EMITTING LIGHT OF DIFFERING PEAK WAVELENGTHS TO PROVIDE A WIDE LIGHT SPECTRUM PROFILE Light system useful for activating light-activated materials are disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them, and materials an... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6953339 | Tip for dental curing light An optic tip for use with a dental curing lamp has a convex lens extending across the bottom of the mounting cup. The curing tip is a half-obloid that creates a secondary void with a compound curve in the cured filling material. The secondary void provides greater b... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6953340 | Light for use in activating light-activated materials, the light having a detachable light module containing a heat sink and a semiconductor chip Light system useful for activating light-activated materials are disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them, and materials an... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6942484 | Critical path endodontic instruments for preparing endodontic cavity spaces Methods and apparatus providing a critical set of endodontic instruments. The set includes a first endodontic instrument, a second endodontic instrument, and a third endodontic instrument. Each endodontic instrument includes a working portion that has a cone-like sh... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6940659 | Cone-shaped lens having increased forward light intensity and kits incorporating such lenses The invention is directed to lenses having thin walls and a generally conical shape for use with dental light-curing devices. The conical or otherwise tapered shape enables the apex of the lenses to be inserted at least partially within a dental preparation (e.g., a... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6932600 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929472 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 08/16/2005 |
| 6926524 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 08/09/2005 |
| 6910886 | Curing light A curing light system useful for curing light activated composite materials is disclosed. Various configurations of light emitting semiconductor chips and heat sinks are disclosed, as well as various structures and methods for driving, controlling and using them. | 06/28/2005 |
| 6746664 | Multi-part dental bleaching systems and methods for bleaching teeth using such systems Dental bleaching systems that include a bleaching component and a neutralizing component which, when mixed together, yield a mixed composition having a desired bleaching activity and gel properties. The bleaching composition includes a suitable bleaching agent, such... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6511321 | Dental adaptor device A dental device for assisting in the filling and curing of a dental restoration with light activated materials having a truncated conical shape with a disposable insert member at its apex. The conical holding device has an opening at the base to accommoda... | 01/28/2003 |
| 6494715 | Dental applicator A dental applicator for applying amalgam or other filling material to a tooth is provided, in which a plunger is arranged to reciprocate into and out of a barrel to thereby eject and administer the amalgam or filling material. The barrel and/or plunger ar... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6471516 | Means for inserting filling material during dental treatment A compactor for placing light-curable filling material in connection with dental treatment, especially for filling a cavity in a tooth which is contiguous with an adjacent tooth, the compactor in the longitudinal direction having a tapering, conical shape... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6206698 | Pliable composite condensing instrument A hand-held dental instrument for use in condensing and packing soft, composite filling material. The condenser includes resiliently pliable, bulbous tips of various diameters, having a pliable surface such as rubber or soft plastic that deforms under han... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6186786 | Dental instrument A dental instrument for assisting in the filling and curing of a dental restoration with light activated resin composite material(s) having a handle with an elongated body of triangular shape, a first and second end section extending from the elongated bo... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6159009 | Dental amalgam carrier with replaceable sleeves and cartridges An improved amalgam or resin carrier, which has a plunger and lever mechanism similar to the well-known lever-actuated carrier and which has an easily replaceable sleeve or barrel for holding highly filled materials. The barrel may be easily removed for m... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6022218 | Kit for the formation of dental restoration from condensable composites A kit is presented, comprising at least a condensable composite and an amalgam carrier. The condensable composite is further provided in premeasured amounts, that is, in amounts of one spill, two spills, or three spills. In another embodiment, the kit fur... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5947728 | Dental applicator A dental applicator for applying amalgam or other filling material to a tooth is provided, in which a plunger is arranged to reciprocate into and out of a barrel to thereby eject and administer the amalgam or filling material. The barrel and/or plunger ar... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5791898 | Light prism for apparatus dental filling The present invention reveals an improved light-transmitting apparatus and methods for polymerizing light-hardening dental fillings of Class II resins. In the improved apparatus and methods, a magnified prism is constructed in the middle of a light-transm... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5697787 | Dental inserts Dental inserts for stopping or filling a cavity of a carious tooth treated by preparation. The inserts have a spherical or hemispherical shape and are matched to the particular drilling and plugging instruments.... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5681163 | Disposable resin applicator A disposable resin applicator is used for applying a small, precise mound of resin to hold an orthodontic wire to the teeth of a patient. The disposable resin applicator assists an orthodontist to bond curing resin to the teeth to retain the wire used to ... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5358404 | Apparatus for compressing and adapting filling material An apparatus for compressing and adapting filling material introduced into a dental cavity with an elastic punch which is fixed in or on a holder.... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5242302 | Amalgam condenser tool A dental tool for compressing filling materials in a bore of a tooth. The dental tool includes an elongate member having a tip portion with a surface for contacting the filling materials. A portion of the contact surface of the tip segment is concave.... | 09/07/1993 |
