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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8043088 | Endodontic procedure employing simultaneous liquefaction and acoustic debridgement An ultrasonic liquefaction endodontic system having a graspable hand piece includes a contra-angle tip assembly that has an insert and an internal fluid flow passageway. A portion of the fluid flow passageway passes through a C-shaped receiver located at the end of ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 7297238 | Ultrasonic energy system and method including a ceramic horn An acoustic system for applying vibratory energy including a horn connected to an ultrasonic energy source. The horn defines an overall length and wavelength, and at least a leading section thereof is comprised of a ceramic material. The leading section has a length... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7261561 | Vibrational driver for endodontic activators A contra-angled driver receives an endodontic activator to induce vibrations and/or oscillations in the activator at sonic frequencies. The driver includes a quick connect/disconnect to allow for quick and simple mounting and dismounting of the activator. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7217128 | Ultrasonic dental insert having interchangeable plastic and metal tips An ultrasonic dental insert for an ultrasonic dental tool is provided. The ultrasonic dental insert includes a transducer, a connecting body, a hand grip, at least one O-ring and a removable tip. The transducer generates ultrasonic vibrations. The connecting body ha... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7198489 | Use of ozone for the treatment of gum disease A method of treating gum disease, includes directing a stream of oxidizing gas onto a diseased gum for a period of time sufficient to kill microorganisms. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7175431 | Water guiding mechanism of teeth cleaning machine A water guiding mechanism of teeth cleaning machine comprising a center shaft, a plastic base and an ‘O’ shape ring, the major character as following: a stainless-steel head is installed on the front of the center shaft, a bend is on the center of the stainless-... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7172420 | Ultrasonic shaping instrument The invention concerns an ultrasonic shaping instrument comprising: a mount structure (10), a sonotrode (14) elastically mounted on the mount structure (10), a tool (16) fixed to the sonotrode (14) for carrying out shaping operatio... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7150629 | Lighted ultrasonic handpiece and color code grip system The present invention relates to a dental scaling translucent insert which provides a coaxially aligned light adjacent the distal end of such insert for illuminating the tip of the dental scaler which light may be provided by light emitting from a fiber optic light ... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7144383 | Surgical/medical irrigating handpiece with variable speed pump, integrated suction and battery pack A medical/surgical irrigating handpiece with both a discharge line through which fluid is applied to the site and a suction line through which the discharge fluid is drawn away. The handpiece has a variable speed pulse pump. A single, variable-speed motor actuates t... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7140878 | Microendodontics ultrasonic surgical dental tool having water port and method of making same A dental tool for use with an ultrasonic transducer, the tool comprises a substantially elongate tool defined by a shaft having a proximal end with a coupling attachment at the proximal end for attachment to an ultrasonic transducer, and a distal end having a tip co... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7131837 | Vertically and horizontally standing dental scaler system and method The invention provides a dental scaler system and method of use. The dental scaler system has a dental scaler apparatus and a scaler handpiece enclosing a coil. The dental scaler apparatus has a housing and a scaler power control circuit. The coil is connected throu... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7118377 | Dental system and method of producing the same A dental system for cleaning a user's teeth and marginal gingiva with a drug solution includes a mouthpiece made for each user and having substantially the same shape as the teeth and the marginal gingiva of the user. The mouthpiece is designed to produce a gap betw... | 10/10/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7086111 | Electric dental cleaning device The invention is directed to a dental cleaning device. It relates in particular to a handle section of an electric toothbrushing device, with a coupling section for coupling various cleaning tools thereto, a drive mechanism for driving the coupled cleaning tool, and... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7021931 | Apparatus for the treatment of dental caries Apparatus for the treatment of dental caries includes a source of oxidizing gas and a handpiece for delivering the gas to a tooth. A cup attached to the handpiece is provided for receiving the gas and exposing a selected area of the tooth to the gas. The cup include... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7011520 | Two part ultrasonic swivel insert, with one part rotatable relative to the other An ultrasonic insert carries a rotary bearing adjacent to the transducer. The bearing slidably engages an ultrasonic handpiece. When seated in the handpiece, the insert is substantially decoupled, on a rotary axis, from the handpiece. A rotary force need only be app... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6976843 | Dental scaler enhancements An ultrasonic dental scaler automatically supplies a frequency to match a handpiece connecting thereto. A handpiece connector includes one or more passive elements, which affect the resonant frequency produced by the generator. Multiple handpieces, each operating at... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6955539 | Characterization of motion of dual motor oral hygiene device An oral hygiene device is disclosed having at least two motors to simultaneously vibrate and impart motion upon the head portion of the oral hygiene device, most beneficially at the tip. A first motor is positioned in the handle portion of the device to impart a fir... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6926526 | Endodontic adapter for a sonic scaler The invention is an improved endodontic adapter for a sonic scaler consisting of a talon having a threaded end for insertion into the handle of the sonic scaler. A pair of downwardly pointed barbs protrudes radially from the side of the adapter for receiving an elas... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6810585 | Method of making a microendodontics ultrasonic surgical dental tool having water port A dental tool for use with an ultrasonic transducer, comprises a substantially elongate tool defined by a shaft having a proximal end with a coupling attachment for attachment to an ultrasonic transducer. A distal end of the tool has a tip configured for performing ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6716028 | Ultrasonic swivel insert An ultrasonic insert carries a rotary bearing adjacent to the transducer. The bearing slidably engages an ultrasonic handpiece. When seated in the handpiece, the insert is substantially decoupled, on a rotary axis, from the handpiece. A rotary force need only be app... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6494714 | Method of making a tool tip and tool tip The invention provides a method of making a transducer activated tool tip, comprising, providing a substantially linear tip body having a fluid inlet end and a fluid outlet end. The tip body has an inlet end and a subgingival outlet end. The tip body is b... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6450811 | Dental scaler system and method The method of dental scaling of the invention uses a scaler and reservoir system, comprising: a scaler handpiece having a scaling tip, a scaler housing enclosing a scaler valve, a compressor housing enclosing a reservoir valve and a compressor, a reservoi... | 09/17/2002 |
| 6340299 | Device for pouring dental mixture The present invention provides a dental-mixture pouring device for pouring a mixture into a target site while minimizing catching of bubbles in the mixture, wherein vibration generated by a vibration generating mechanism 11 is transmitted by vibration tra... | 01/22/2002 |
| 6293793 | Stackable reservoir and scaler system An ultrasonic dental tooth treatment system including an ultrasonic dental handpiece, a fluid reservoir housing and a power control housing. The reservoir housing is supported by the control housing. The reservoir housing encloses two containers which are... | 09/25/2001 |
| 6270342 | Dental laser treatment hand-piece and system A handpiece is presented which utilizes fluid channels instead of electric wiring to provide power to a treatment device. These fluid channels operate a micro-turbine generator that provides electrical energy to treatment devices. Each micro-turbine gener... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6190642 | Irrigating and lavage compositions Irrigants to be used with vibratory scaling apparatus and lavage are provided. The irrigants of the invention are characterized in that they contain medicaments for the treatment of conditions in the mouth and have a viscosity and deliquescence adapted to... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6164968 | Trimodular ultrasonic dental device A three-part ultrasonic dental insert and replacement system used in a handpiece having an induction coil disposed about a well and operably connected to power supply. The three parts include a magnetostrictive element, a velocity transducer and a tip. Th... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6139320 | Apparatus, method and expedient materials for ultrasonic preparation of human and animal hard or soft tissues and of dental or bone replacement materials as well as object obtained thereby For ultrasonic preparation of hard or soft tissues or of tissue replacement material a apparatus is proposed comprising a hand piece (10), which includes an ultrasonic vibration generator (16), an ultrasonics deflecting head (28) as well as a tool (36) ca... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6030212 | Stacking reservoir and scaler system A stacking system includes a reservoir housing, a base housing and a handpiece. The reservoir housing supports a readily removable container. The reservoir housing has feet and a pivotable cover, which in closed position encloses two containers which are ... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5975896 | Non-rotary caries removal and restoration system A non-rotary caries removal and restoration system for use in the treatment of tooth structures. The system includes at least two solution constituent reservoirs adapted to separately store the constituents of a solution capable of abating organic tooth d... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5927977 | Dental scaler A dental scaling system includes a scaling instrument with a handpiece and a scaling tip at the end of the handpiece. An ultrasonic transducer is connected to the scaling tip, and there is an irrigant outlet in the scaling tip. A cable is attachable to th... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5853290 | Ultrasonic tooth cleaner An ultrasonic tooth cleaner having an elongated tip having multiple bends or a curved shape. This allows the operator to reach any surface or crevice in the oral cavity. The tips are formed of plastic materials that can withstand constant ultrasonic vibra... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5785521 | Fluid conditioning system A fluid conditioning system is adaptable to condition the water or air used in medical and dental cutting, irrigating, evacuating, cleaning, and drilling operations. The air or water may be conditioned by adding flavor, scent, saline, medications, and dis... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5775901 | Insert for ultrasonic scaler An insert for an ultrasonic scaling instrument includes an elongated body. A plastic gripping collar surrounds the insert near one of the ends. A fluid input port is on an end of the collar. An internal conduit extends between the fluid flow input port th... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5762495 | Surgical instrument particularly for dental surgery A surgical instrument including an operative assembly (1) and a supply assembly (3). The back of the operative assembly (1) and the front of the supply assembly (3) have complementary connectors forming a sealed connection between the assemblies. The supp... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5749727 | Transducer activated subgingival tool tip A transducer activated subgingival tool for contacting subgingival tooth surfaces and directing a fluid adjacent to said surfaces, wherein the tool has an activated tip having a fluid inlet end, a subgingival outlet end, a step in the surface of the outer... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5725370 | Dental tip A dental tip comprises a proximal end portion connected to a drive source and a distal end portion adapted to act on a region to be subjected to dental treatment. The distal and proximal end portions are formed of a composite-material molded product which... | 03/10/1998 |
| 5567153 | Transducer activated tool tip A transducer activated tool for contacting workpiece surfaces and directing fluid adjacent to the surfaces is disclosed. The tool may be ultrasonically activated by attachment to an insert that includes a magnetostrictive element. The tip includes distal ... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5501596 | Autoclavable dental scaler handpiece A dental scaler is provided which has a control unit and a handpiece assembly linked to the control unit by a conduit carrying fluid and electrical power. The handpiece assembly includes a conduit connector secured to an end of the conduit remote from the... | 03/26/1996 |
