Dentistry inventions 09/08

20080233528 - Indirect bonding trays for orthodontic treatment and methods for making the same: An indirect bonding tray places orthodontic appliances in precise, predetermined positions on the teeth of a patient. The indirect bonding tray includes a first matrix material that extends over a set of appliances and a second matrix material that extends over the first matrix material. The indirect bonding tray also... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20080233529 - Active attachments for interacting with a polymeric shell dental appliance: An active dental attachment. Specifically, an attachment device for interacting with a polymeric shell dental appliance is described. The attachment device includes an anchoring attachment body. A bonding surface is coupled to the anchoring attachment body, wherein the bonding surface is configured for anchoring the anchoring attachment body to a... Agent: Align Technology C/o Wagner Blecher LLP

20080233530 - Methods and apparatus for bonding orthodontic appliances using photocurable adhesive material: A bonding tray for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances includes a body adapted to fit over at least a portion of the dental arch. One or more orthodontic appliances are releasably connected to the body, and a photocurable adhesive material extends across the base or bonding pad of each appliance... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20080233531 - Methods and assemblies for making an orthodontic bonding tray using rapid prototyping: Indirect bonding trays for orthodontic treatment are made from a model of the patient's dental arch that is manufactured using digital data and rapid prototyping processes. The model includes one or more guides for orienting an orthodontic appliance in a desired position on a model tooth of the dental arch... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20080233532 - Tooth shade analyzer system and methods: The invention relates to a method of determining a tooth shade of at least a portion of a patient's tooth which is to be replaced or restored, by capturing an electronic image of the patient's tooth, the image including color information representative of the patient's tooth shade; storing color information... Agent: Winston & Strawn LLP Patent Department

20080233533 - Light curing device: The invention relates to a light curing device, comprising a light source which is accommodated in a housing which has a light exit, through which light leaves the housing. It is provided that the light exiting direction of the light beam is variable, in particular infinitely variable.... Agent: John C. Thompson

20080233534 - Light curing device/base station combination: The invention relates to a light curing device/base station combination, comprising a heat absorbing element, which is in particular metallic, and which is in thermally conducting connection with a heat source, in particular a light source, and in particular comprising a handle. The base station (12) has for the light... Agent: John C. Thompson

20080233535 - Dental implement and method for inhibiting bleeding during a root canal procedure: A dental implement for applying a hemostatic compound to a root canal of a person's tooth includes an elongate applicator having an upper section and a lower section. The lower section includes a tip having a generally pointed configuration. The tip and lower section may be coated with a hemostatic... Agent: Harshaw Research, Inc.

20080233536 - Dental machining device and method for monitoring sealing elements in dental machining devices: d

20080233537 - Healing components for use in taking impressions and methods for making the same: The present invention provides a healing abutment for attachment to a dental implant with marking locations thereon. The marking locations either lack or have markers that provide a binary code system for retrieving unique information about the healing abutment and the underlying implant.... Agent: Nixon Peabody, LLP

20080233539 - Abutment for a tooth implant: The abutment for a tooth implant comprises a connecting portion for fixing to the tooth implant and a post with a groove. In one example, the connecting portion and the post are made in one-piece and the abutment has the form of a sleeve. Such an abutment permits repeated further... Agent: Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen

20080233538 - Two-part screw for a dental implant: A two-part screw for a dental implant with a screw rod and a nut, which is sized so as to be received into a screw passage channel of an abutment in an axially secured manner, and which is formed with an inner thread for screwing connection to a first coronal... Agent: Scully Scott Murphy & Presser, PC

20080233540 - Powder blast tool, powder reservoir, insert for powder reservoir and method of dental treatment: A powder blast tool for mixing a powder with a pressurised gas, having at least one powder reservoir, with supply lines for the pressurised gas, and a discharge line, which is connected to a discharge nozzle, at which a powder-gas mixture and optionally pressurised water are discharged, wherein the powder... Agent: Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen

20080233541 - Method and device for enhancing the treatment of teeth and gums: An autonomous device which includes a trough, shaped for the immersion of teeth and/or gums of a dental arch, or a dental brace and one or more electrical components which provide functionality is disclosed. The device is useful in methods for whitening teeth, relieving pain, treating bacteria, treating bad breath,... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20080233542 - System for optimising the formation of refractory moulds for multiple metal castings in the production of fixed dental prostheses: According to the invention, the components of the system have been optimised such that they interact and complement each other and such that one cannot operate without the other in the formation of refractory moulds for multiple metal castings in the production of fixed dental prostheses. The invention also relates... Agent: Jose Luis Martinez Procel

20080227047 - Systems and methods for correcting malocclusion: Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a... Agent: Tran & Associates

20080227046 - Systems, methods, and adjunctive procedures for correcting malocclusion: Methods of inducing tooth movement and treating malocclusion, craniofacial anomalies, bony defects, and dentofacial deformities through accelerated bone remodeling as caused by the delivery non-static forces; reducing pain and discomfort in patients; and improving tissue integrity long-term results as to prevent post-orthodontic treatment relapse. The methods and apparatus include a... Agent: Tran & Associates

20080227049 - Lingual retainer: The invention relates to a retaining unit (lingual retainer) for Orthodontic treatment in particular for treating incisors (4 to 7) of lower and/or upper jaws, in particular for avoiding the return for formation a tertiary front overlapping by means of a tension element which is pasted (adhesive point 12) to... Agent: Nexsen Pruet, LLC

20080227048 - Preformed teeth guard: A preformed teeth guard that protects teeth having sensitivity to hot and cold consumables and prevents teeth from becoming stained and accumulating harmful particles thereon and therebetween while drinking and eating. The teeth guard includes upper and lower plate members substantially conforming to a shape of each individual tooth of... Agent: James Ray & Associates

20080227050 - Bracket alignment devices and systems and methods of producing and utilizing the same: A method includes obtaining an electronic model image representing teeth of a patient; determining a desired bracket arrangement for one or more brackets on the teeth; designing an electronic model image of an alignment device based in part on the desired bracket arrangement; and fabricating the alignment device based on... Agent: Merchant & Gould PC

20080227051 - Orthodontic kits and methods: An orthodontic kit includes brackets and at least one archwire for a single patient. The brackets and archwire are provided in a sealed container that is sterilized after the container is closed. Optionally, the kit includes all or at least some of the additional orthodontic articles desired for a bonding... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20080227052 - Dose delivery system: The present invention is directed to a unit dose delivery system for flowable substances. The delivery system or applicator of the present invention allows storage, mixing and well controlled dispensing of multi-material component substances.... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20080227053 - Device for preparing and filling a tooth endodontic cavity: A catheterization device for preparing and filling a tooth endodontic cavity includes at least one root canal tool connected to a drive head. The tool is movable and has a base movably driven by the drive head about the reference axis of the base. A totally or partially eroded, filiform... Agent: Egbert Law Offices

20080227054 - Dental instrument: An angled dental shaft receptacle is provided for operating rotating instruments with an angled shaft. The angled shaft receptacle has a driver pin, and the driver pin is connected to the angled shaft of the instrument by a planar contact during operation. The rotating instrument is preferably a dental instrument.... Agent: Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP

20080227055 - Dental hygiene device applicable for a variety of gum conditions: A portable, foldable, dental hygiene device providing a plurality of options for election by the user applicable to dental hygiene procedures suitable for persons with different dental hygiene needs. The invention comprising a glove-like structure with finger-like extensions, each finger extension furnished with respectively different surface texture suitable for various... Agent: Ms. Susan Meisner

20080227056 - Stent for implant guide and prosthetics: A method of virtually producing a dental stent for placing one or more dental implants based on data derived from scanning a patient's mouth and a prosthesis to be installed or an impression of the patient's existing teeth. The virtual dental stent is converted to a usable dental stent, which... Agent: Norris, Mclaughlin & Marcus, Pa

20080227058 - Angulated abutment: A new angulated abutment is described. The angulated abutment is fixated to a dental implant by a nut to support a dental prosthesis. The novel angulated abutment is especially useful for ball attachment.... Agent: Dr. Mark M. Friedman C/o Bill Polkinghorn - Discovery Dispatch

20080227057 - Narrow dental implant and associated parts: New platform comprising a dental implant (1) and associated parts characterised in that both the implant (1) and the associated parts have a reduced diameter that makes them suitable for certain applications, particularly for treating narrow areas of a bone crest. In order to be able to achieve a dental... Agent: Browdy And Neimark, P.l.l.c. 624 Ninth Street, Nw

20080220388 - Orthodontic appliance: An orthodontic appliance for distalizing opposed molars (2, 3) of the upper jaw of a patient, in which the device (4) has a bracing plate (5), which in its intended use rests on the palate of the patient, and which can be secured, via wire elements (6-9) disposed on the... Agent: Timothy J. Klima Harbin King & Klima

20080220389 - Circulating cooling structure for optical curing apparatus: A circulating cooling structure for optical curing apparatus which emits light of a selected wavelength to cure dental material such as a filler of teeth includes a casing and a heating element located in the casing which has an air inlet at one side where the heating element is located... Agent: Joe Mckinney Muncy

20080220390 - Dental tool guide assembly: A dental tool guide assembly includes a master or fixed sleeve having a central bore and a removable sleeve insert having a central bore which fits into the fixed sleeve. The fixed sleeve and removable sleeve insert each have a cut away side section which are alignable when the removable... Agent: Thomas M. Galgano

20080220391 - Foot actuator adapted to be used with a dental chair: The actuator incorporates a foot subassembly for selectively controlling either any movement of the chair or a use of a handpiece, comprises a main board subassembly for a) controlling the movements and positions of the chair and for supplying power to a foot subassembly for selectively controlling; and/or b) converting... Agent: Frederick Kaufman

20080220392 - Prophy angle adapter with multiple couplings and collet for receiving rotating member: An adapter for a prophy angle includes a collet, a nose, a body, and a shaft. The collet is configured to connect to a rotating member of the prophy angle. The nose has a first bore and is configured to receive the rotating member through the first bore. The body... Agent: Carey, Rodriguez, Greenberg & Paul LLP Attn: Steven M. Greenberg, Esq.

20080220393 - Endodontic instrument for performing root canal therapy: An endodontic instrument adapted for use in performing root canal therapy. The instrument includes a holder with a grip sized to be gripped by a hand of a user. An arm extends from the grip and has a length sufficient to permit a free end portion to reach into a... Agent: Luedeka, Neely & Graham, P.c.

20080220394 - Deposition of discrete nanoparticles on a nanostructured surface of an implant: A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises forming a nanoscale roughened surface on the microscale roughened surface. The... Agent: Nixon Peabody, LLP

20080220395 - Design of dental appliances: Electronic models of components of dental appliances can be generated based on the outer surface of an electronic model of the dental appliance. The outer surface may be generated based on the dentition and anatomy of the patient. For example, automated processes may identify landmarks in the anatomy and define... Agent: Merchant & Gould Pc

20080220396 - Methods for making dental restorations using two-phase light-curing materials: Methods for making dental crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, veneers, fillings, and other restorations are provided. The methods involve using a two-phase light curing (TPLC) material. Preferably, the TPLC material used to form the dental restoration comprises a blend of polymerizable compounds; photopolymerization systems (a) and (b), and particulate filler materials... Agent: Dentsply International Inc

20080213718 - Laser shaped green metal body and orthodontic bracket: A green metal body is comprised of metal particles and a binder in the shape of an orthodontic bracket and/or base plate. The green metal body is fabricated by being laser-cut with a laser to shape the green metal body into the shape of an orthodontic bracket and/or or to... Agent: Workman Nydegger

20080213719 - Temperature modified oral cleaning device: A temperature modified oral care device including a base; an electrical circuit disposed at least partially in said base; and, a heating element connected to the electrical circuit.... Agent: Berenbaum, Weinshienk & Eason, P.c

20080213720 - Endodontic instruments manufactured using chemical milling: A method of manufacturing endodontic files involves a chemical milling process to yield endodontic files having a desired taper and/or degree of sharpness. The process involves the steps of (a) forming helical cutting edges in the cutting portion of the metallic rod; and (b) chemically milling the cutting portion of... Agent: Workman Nydegger

20080213721 - Device for protecting the head of a dental handpiece and sealed packaging for an insert equipped with said device: m

20080213722 - Handpiece with coating for moved or movable parts: A handpiece, in particular for medical, dental-medical or dental-technical purposes, has a drive mechanism for a tool to be held by the handpiece, wherein moving or movable parts of the handpiece are provided at least partly with a coating, which is chromium nitride and/or titanium nitride+gold.... Agent: Marshall, Gerstein & Borun LLP

20080213723 - Medical/dental handpiece: An inventive medical/dental handpiece is characterized by including: a head part 2 that rotatably holds a rotor 24 for detachably holding a tool 91; and a gripped part 3 that supports, at its front end, the head part 2, and that is gripped by an operator, wherein the gripped part... Agent: Quinn Emanuel Urquhart Oliver & Hedges, LLP Koda/androlia

20080213724 - Kit for repairing, supplementing and relining dental prostheses in a dentist's practice: Dental prosthesis repair kit, including a light-curing dental prosthesis repair material, a diamond grinder for the end of a dentist's tool holder, and a bonding agent solution.... Agent: Norris, Mclaughlin & Marcus, P.A.

20080213726 - Dental implant and method for the production thereof: The invention relates to a ceramic implant, especially a dental implant, comprising a structured or porous surface for at least partially inserting into a bone. An especially advantageous surface is obtained when it is at least partially modified by a salt melt. These excellent osteointegration properties can be obtained by... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20080213728 - Dental implant fixture: The present invention provides a fixture for a dental implant that serves as a replacement for a missing tooth and is implanted in the maxillary or mandibular bone. In this fixture invention the R/S border (the border between the rough and smooth surfaces) is formed to be inclined to a... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP

20080213727 - Graded glass/ceramic/glass structures for damage resistant ceramic dental and orthopedic prostheses: The present invention provides a functionally graded glass/ceramic/glass sandwich system especially useful in damage resistant, ceramic dental and orthopedic prosthesis. The functionally graded glass/substrate/glass composite structure comprises an outer (aesthetic) residual glass layer, a graded glass-ceramic layer, and a dense interior ceramic. The functionally graded glass/substrate/glass composite structure may further... Agent: Klauber & Jackson

20080213725 - Method and arrangement for a dental installation: A substrate has or is provided on a surface with a first porosity. A dispersion with low-viscosity liquid is applied to the surface in order to form a ceramic layer with a second porosity having preferably larger and/or more pores than in the first porosity. The liquid has the ability... Agent: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP

20080213729 - Method and apparatus for performing maxillary sinus elevation: A method and apparatus is disclosed for providing implants in the upper jaws of a person. A sleeve is inserted through the alveolar ridge to the maxillary sinus. The sleeve is used to raise the subantral membrane and form a cavity. A filler, such as a bone growth stimulant is... Agent: Gottlieb Rackman & Reisman PC

20080213730 - Tooth whitening dental tray and method of use: A dental tray with a hydrophobic tooth whitening formulation where the tooth whitening formulation is substantially non-water soluble, and a method of using this dental tray to whiten the teeth. The tooth whitening formulation is primarily comprised of a hydrophobic polymer and a peroxide or a peroxide yielding compound. Preferably... Agent: Colgate-palmolive Company

20080213731 - Devices and methods of applying dental composites: A device and method for applying dental composite matter to dental surfaces, such as cavities in teeth, gaps in teeth, or other deformations in tooth surfaces, or other applications to teeth, or appliances and devices used with teeth, such as crowns or inlays/onlays. A hand held powered tool provides oscillation... Agent: B. Craig Killough