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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7229286 | Composite veneered cast glass-ceramic dental construct A dental construct according to the present invention includes a glass-ceramic coping having a resin composite material in the form of a veneer bonded or otherwise affixed to at least a portion of the coping. A method according to the invention of preparing the dent... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7214262 | Temporary cosmetic dental surface coating A temporary cosmetic dental coating has a transparent resin matrix containing embedded glass microspheres. The refractive index of the microspheres is at least 0.03 greater than the refractive index of the transparent resin matrix. Incoming light is reflected back i... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7037182 | Template device for the control of the movements of diamond milling cutters or the like, to be mounted on marble or stone slab border polishing machines The template device according to the present invention permits to determine the procedure for an angular displacement of the diamond milling cutter heads in respect to the size of the slab to be worked, and precisely the slab thickness, in order to obtain the same p... | 05/02/2006 |
| 6974320 | Tools and methods for measuring tooth reduction A tooth reduction measuring system comprises a holding tool having a proximal end and a distal end. A flexible loop extends from the distal end and defines an opening. The loop has a thickness from the range about 1 mm to about 2 mm, and the opening a size large eno... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6884073 | Temporary and semi-permanent dental crowns A temporary crown, and variants thereof, including temporary bite caps and temporary facings, comprised of a shaped provisional (crown forms, onlays, veneers and variants thereof) and a resin filler; and a kit of provisionals, resin and auxiliary materials. The prov... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6881062 | Method and product for shaping a fibre product for dental use The invention relates to a method and silicone product for shaping a fibre product used in dentistry to reinforce a prosthetic appliance or a similar structure under construction to conform to the final location. The fibre product containing fibres and curable mater... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6756417 | Dental bonding compositions for adhering amalgam restoratives to dental substrates Dental bonding compositions and methods for promoting adhesion of an amalgam-based restorative material to a dental substrate. The inventive compositions include one or more polymerizable resins that are able to adhere to a dental substrate when at least partially p... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6652281 | Dental materials Dental materials containing monomers and/or prepolymers can be subjected to a polymer-forming reaction. The dental materials comprise at least one initiating system and optionally comprise fillers, colorants, flow modifiers, stabilizers, ion-releasing sub... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6620232 | Dimension stable binding agent systems for dental application Chemically bound ceramic system, the binder phase of which essentially consisting of a cement based system, which material comprises one or more expansion compensating additives adapted to give the material dimension stable long time properties.... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6325629 | Dental crown A dental prosthetic device, such as a crown or a bridge, which includes a ceramic core that is effectively joined by "cementing" to the stump in a tooth preparation, and a polyceramic outer jacket which is effectively joined by "bonding" to the core.... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6257892 | Shells for temporary and provisional crowns with an hourglass shaped occlusal profile A set of fiber-polycarbonate shells for making bicuspid and molar crowns are formed with hourglass shaped occlusal profiles. Mesio-distal sidewalls of the shells have a concave shape matching the concavity of the occlusal profile. The shells are sized to ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6250926 | Method for producing dental replacement In the method for manufacturing a dental replacement a dental support structure is provide that has a labial and a buccal side. A fired, pre-shaped ceramic part is placed onto the labial or the buccal side and at least partially embedded in a ceramic past... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6183256 | Dental crown A dental prosthetic device, such as a crown or a bridge, which includes a ceramic core that is effectively joined by "cementing" to the stump in a tooth preparation, and a polyceramic outer jacket which is effectively joined by "bonding" to the core.... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6068481 | Flexible dimension temporary and long-term provisional crowns A set of fiber-polycarbonate shells for making bicuspid and molar crowns is formed with lingual sidewalls shorter than the facial or buccal sidewalls to facilitate easy fit both gingivally and occlusally. The shells are sized to fit loosely between adjace... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5984682 | Immediate, laminated light cured direct composite bridge and method A permanent dental bridge comprised entirely of composite material may be constructed directly, i.e., without laboratory assistance, either in situ or ex situ. In the in situ process, composite material is applied between abutment teeth in the patient's m... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5921778 | Hybrid woven material for reinforcement of dental restorations A reinforced composite material for use in dental restorations such as dental bridges, splints, veneers, and laminate comprising a hybrid woven material formed of glass yarns and synthetic yarns. Suitable synthetic yarns comprise polyethylene, polypropyle... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5849813 | Oxidative pretreatment for improved adhesion This invention provides an adhesion promoter composition, comprising: a primer composition comprising an oxidant having an oxidation potential greater than the absolute value of the EO reductant of the adherend and optionally a solvent; and an ... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5810593 | Three-dimensional ornamental dental appliance jewelry and method for attaching it directly to the surface of a tooth A process for producing and installing a three-dimensional ornamental jewelry dental appliance onto a target tooth selected by the patient without employing a crown is disclosed, as is the structure of the ornamental appliance itself. The dental appliance... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5782245 | Procedure of elaborating one-piece custom posts on non-parallel rooted teeth A method of making a metal one-piece custom post member for non-parallel rooted teeth, including preparation of two root canals of the tooth by using a drill, making a funnel-shaped parallel fixing of entries in the root canals, inserting two posts made o... | 07/21/1998 |
| 5707236 | Selectively sorbent article and method for use in dental applications The present specification describes a cleanup article which selectively sorbs hydrophobic dental resins. The article is particularly useful in the removal of excess resin-containing materials from the mouth during dental procedures. The article preferably... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5695339 | Method and apparatus for reattaching a detached crown of an installed dental bridge A method for reattaching to a first abutment tooth a detached crown of a dental bridge having at least one other crown fixed onto a second abutment tooth includes the steps of forming a vent hole through the detached crown, inserting the open tip of a syr... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5635545 | Semi-thermoplastic molding composition having heat-stable custom shape memory Thermoplastic molding compositions are made from a mixture of thermoplastic material (for example, polycaprolactone), a free-radically polymerizable resin (for example, a urethane diacrylate oligomer), and free-radical initiator (for example, a visible-li... | 06/03/1997 |
| 5575656 | Method and apparatus for tooth restoration The present invention is directed to enhancing the accuracy with which tooth restorations are performed, including the manner by which a tooth is prepared and fit with a prosthetic crown. Further, the present invention is directed to reducing the skill de... | 11/19/1996 |
| 5569036 | Custom fit teeth Custom teeth, comprising molded acrylic, porcelain, ABS, or nylon artificial teeth, and an impression compound. Each anatomically disproportionate artificial tooth is molded in a predetermined shape and has an interior cavity. A user applies denture relin... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5547381 | Fangs and application thereof An artificial and removable tooth cap body and a method of easily attaching the tooth cap body to a real tooth. The tooth cap body is anchored to the real tooth with a low melting point and malleable thermoplastic material. The tooth cap body includes rid... | 08/20/1996 |
| 5458489 | Tooth replacement assembly, and method A prefabricated tooth replacement assembly includes a cap adapted to be secured upon an abutment, a replacement tooth for occupying a void in the patient's mouth, and an interlock for supporting the replacement tooth from the cap in a selected position of... | 10/17/1995 |
| 5403188 | Dental crowns and bridges from semi-thermoplastic molding compositions having heat-stable custom shape memory Dental crowns and bridges are made from thermoplastic molding compositions which are a mixture of thermoplastic material (for example, polycaprolactone), a free-radically polymerizable resin (for example, a urethane diacrylate oligomer), and free-radical ... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5266032 | Dental crown and rigid connector The invention concerns a dental crown, with a facing for example on the visible side for example, and a rigid connector for receiving the crown. The respective cooperating walls telescope for securing the removable prosthesis. The crown is secured to a st... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5092770 | Denture anchoring system An improved system for anchoring a partial or full denture in place provides one of the anchor members of the usual pair of matingly interconnecting anchor members in two separate parts, rather than a single unitary part, so that the base part thereof can... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5002489 | Dental prosthesis A dental prosthesis comprises an element fixed in a mouth, a removable dental porsthesis component placed on the element, and a removable connection of the dental prosthesis component with the element and including vertical groove formed in an adjacent su... | 03/26/1991 |
| 4917608 | Cranial motion dental attachment A cranial motion dental attachment for linking the interproximal walls of adjacent molded crowns while permitting relative movement therebetween. The attachment includes a piston having an integral retainer stem which is attached to a dental structure and... | 04/17/1990 |
| 4838790 | Dental sleeve and its use The dental sleeve has a cylindrical or a cylindrical and conical shape having a height and circumference corresponding to that of the tooth stump or model to be enclosed. In terms of material, it is a composite foil which includes at least two layers and ... | 06/13/1989 |
| 4813874 | Etched porcelain veneer crowns A method for preparing and fitting a partial or full veneer etched porcelain crown on a tooth preparation. The method includes the steps of preparing a veneer porcelain crown; etching the interior surface of the porcelain crown and the remaining tooth ena... | 03/21/1989 |
| 4772325 | Fluorine-containing dental materials This invention relates to a fluorine-containing dental composition. The composition is particularly adapted for use in the field of dentistry as a composite filling material, cavity liner, adhesive, orthodontic resin, pit and fissure sealant, and denture ... | 09/20/1988 |
| 4740160 | Weldable crowns, bridges and jointing implements or means Dental crowns, bridges and jointing implements or tabs for dental prostheses which are capable of being welded in the mouth are disclosed. These structures are preferably comprised of high purity titanium alloy. The dental crowns are formed as a cast or p... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4722689 | Coated temporary dental crowns A coated metallic dental crown and orthodontic appliances which are coated with a thin layer tooth-colored polymer which resembles the normal tooth. The appearance of temporary dental crowns and orthodontic appliances is metallic and the coated crowns and... | 02/02/1988 |
| 4710217 | Bonding glass-ceramic dental products The present invention is directed to a method for developing a bond having a shear strength in excess of 1200 psi between dental cements and dental appliances fashioned from glass-ceramic materials. The inventive method consists of contacting the fitting ... | 12/01/1987 |
| 4681542 | Retention system for dental prosthesis An improved telescoping retainer for dental prostheses includes a coping mounted to an abutment tooth and having an endless O-ring groove formed about the outer axial surface of the coping in a plane generally transverse to the coping axis. The coping mat... | 07/21/1987 |
| 4504230 | Prefabricated dental onlays and method therefor Prefabricated dental crowns which do not require precision fitting are prnted. In one embodiment, the crown is secured to a preparatory foundation disposed upon a tooth. In a second embodiment, a ring-like crown body is secured to the tooth by a filler m... | 03/12/1985 |
| 4468251 | Gold containing preparation for coating metallic parts (II) There are applied gold containing preparations as intermediate layers for facing fired on alloys with ceramic compositions in the dental art. These gold preparations should improve the adhesiveness, form a structured surface and make possible a saving in ... | 08/28/1984 |
