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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8360772 | Dual arch adjustable dental impression tray The present invention relates to an adjustable dual arch dental impression tray which accommodates a wide range of upper and lower individual arch sizes. ... | 01/29/2013 |
| 7288075 | Methods and devices utilizing rheological materials Impression devices are provided for making an impression of a desired feature. The impression devices include: a flexible bladder having a cavity formed therein, the flexible bladder being capable of conforming to the details of the desired feature; a rheological ma... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7270540 | Adjustable dental impression tray and methods for using same An adjustable dental impression tray including a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member configured to selectively engage the first arcuate member. The first and second arcuate members forming a channel adapted to receive a quantity of impression material. ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7243650 | Custom fitted mask configured for coupling to an external gas supply system and method of forming same According to one embodiment, a method of forming a custom fitted mask configured for coupling to an external gas supply system includes applying a first sheet of deformable material against a contact portion of a user's face surrounding the user's nostrils while the... | 07/17/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7137813 | Dental impression dam system A dental impression dam system utilizing an open tray forming a basin for dental impression material. The basin of the tray includes a gap at an extremity of the same. A flexible band of material bridges the gap of the tray basin and interacts with the dental materi... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7125251 | Adjustable impression tray with variable geometry The invention relates to an adjustable impression tray (1) comprising a trough (2) in the form of an arch with a straight central portion (7) extended by two lateral branches (8,9), essentially matching the form of a dental arch and compr... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7108506 | One wall boil and bite dental tray A dental tray having a planar portion and a single wall, useful for dental treatments including bleaching, fluoride applications, desensitizing teeth, antibacterial treatments and other dental operations. At least one groove or bead, either continuous or segmented, ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7101178 | Dental impression method and device A dental impression device (100) which has a buccal support (1a), a lingual support (1b), and a joining section (1c). The buccal support (1a) is disposed towards the buccal side of a dental arch; the lin... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7101179 | Kit and method for taking a dental impression A kit for taking a dental impression comprises a thermoplastic material for bite registration on one jaw side, an impression compound for taking an impression of the opposite jaw side, and a tray for receiving the thermoplastic material on one side and the impressio... | 09/05/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7004756 | Pre-shaped dental trays and treatment devices and methods that utilize such dental trays Pre-shaped, non-custom dental trays are either preloaded with bleaching gel or filled with a dental treatment composition just prior to placement over a person's teeth. The pre-shaped dental tray is thin and flexible, which allows it to be placed over a person's tee... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6997708 | Treatment compositions and strips having a solid adhesive layer and treatment gel adjacent thereto Treatment compositions in the shape of a strip or patch include a substantially solid adhesive layer and a treatment gel. A barrier layer may be included on an outer surface of the adhesive layer to form a treatment strip. The adhesive layer comprises a substantiall... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6964568 | Dental apparatus for recording the interdental relationship of anterior teeth Dental apparatus for recording the interdental relationship of anterior teeth has an open frame and a handle. A bite tray (9) is secured within the frame so that impression material applied to the bite tray can be readily manipulated between a patient's anter... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6964571 | Pre-shaped dental trays and treatment devices and methods that utilize such dental trays Pre-shaped, non-custom dental trays are either preloaded with bleaching gel or filled with a dental treatment composition just prior to placement over a person's teeth. The pre-shaped dental tray is thin and flexible, which allows it to be placed over a person's tee... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6929473 | Ready-made customized impression tray for fabricating and fitting dentures The present invention relates to a ready-made customized impression tray for fabricating and fitting dentures more specifically, a method and apparatus for producing denture using the tray and changing the structure of the tray required for producing the denture to ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6902398 | Bite tray with removable insert Dental apparatus for recording the interdental relationship of posterior teeth has spaced apart longitudinal supports (1, 2) between which longitudinal side members (7, 8) of a bite tray (5) are releasably engaged. The bite tray has supporting m... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6666212 | Intraoral discluder device and method for preventing migraine and tension headaches and temporomandibular disorders A semi-custom intraoral discluder device for preventing chronic tension and common migraine headaches and temporomandibular disorders that are caused or perpetuated by chronic activity of the temporalis muscle. The discluder includes a trough, contoured t... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6315555 | Series of single-use print holders for edentulous patients and method for the realization of total prostheses The invention relates to a series of single use print holders for obtaining prints of the maxillary arch and of the mandibular arch in edentulous patients; on the periphery the print holders (1;16) comprise a channel (4;17) which surrounds the gingival cr... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6302690 | Dental impression tray A dental impression tray comprises a mold shell made of synthetic material and having an inner space for receiving the impression material, and a support shell made of metal and surrounding the exterior of the mold shell in order to provide the overall im... | 10/16/2001 |
| 6213768 | Gag-preventive dental impression tray A dental impression tray having a continuous peripheral wall, including an anterior section which conforms generally to the anatomy of a person's maxillary dentition, and a posterior section having a height which is substantially less than that of the ant... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6206692 | Dental impression stock tray Improved dental stock trays capable of taking a precise impression without an individual tray are disclosed. The improved trays are made by newly adding several features to conventional stock trays. For a dentulous maxilla, the improved maxillary tray com... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6079977 | Dental impression tray A dental impression tray includes venting in the palatal area of the tray that permits excess impression material to be expelled downward and forward as the impression material and tray are forced upward against the patient's teeth when the impression is ... | 06/27/2000 |
| 5752826 | Dental impression tray and handle assembly A single use impression tray assembly has a dental impression tray (12, 100) with a separate but readily attachable handle (14, 114). Impression tray (12, 100) includes a handle securing element to selectively interlock handle (14, 114) to impression tray... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5702251 | Applicator for applying a bleaching agent to teeth and method therefor An applicator for applying a bleaching agent in the form of a bleaching gel composition to the teeth of a user for purposes of whitening or brightening the teeth. The applicator is in the form of an arch or so-called "tray". The applicator is formed of a ... | 12/30/1997 |
| 5573399 | Application for applying a bleaching agent to teeth and method therefor An applicator for applying a bleaching agent in the form of a bleaching gel composition to the teeth of a user for purposes of whitening or brightening the teeth. The applicator is in the form of an arch or so-called "tray". The applicator is formed of a ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5340308 | Adjustable dental tray An apparatus and method for making either upper or lower dental impression of teeth for a mammalian patient by utilizing an impression tray having upstanding walls that are laterally and longitudinally adjustable. Those walls conform to the mouth of the p... | 08/23/1994 |
| 5297960 | Expandable dual dental impression tray An adjustable dual dental impression tray for taking full mouth impressions, and in one form for quadrant impressions of upper and lower teeth simultaneously is disclosed. The tray has an interior section with spaced apart vertical walls adjoined by a mes... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5040976 | Expandable dental impression tray A dental impression tray is made of thermoplastic material which may be heated in order to shape the tray to accommodate the patient's dental arch. The tray includes a channel for receiving impression material, and the channel has a folded section which m... | 08/20/1991 |
| 5026278 | Dental impression tray with flange A dental impression tray has an outwardly extending flange that is connected to posterior portions of a trough or channel for receiving a quantity of impression materials. The flange permits the tray to be firmly gripped on the sides of the channel in are... | 06/25/1991 |
| 4657509 | Disposable impression tray and method of using A denture is made by providing an impression tray made of material malleable at less than 150° F. and rigid at body temperature, heating said tray and inserting it in the mouth while malleable and at less than 150° F., conforming it to the patient's mou... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4619610 | Dental impression tray The present invention provides a dental impression tray having a pair of spaced side walls which form a channel therebetween. A layer of wax or thermoplastic material extends between and rigidly secures the sidewalls together and divides the channel into ... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4602905 | Dental impression registration device A device for producing precisely registered upper and lower dental impressions includes an impression tray having upper and lower impression cavities for receiving impression material. A slidably movable registration tab is located within the lower cavity... | 07/29/1986 |
