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Dentistry > Apparatus > Having Means To Emit Radiation Or Facilitate Viewing Of The Work Having Means To Emit Radiation Or Facilitate Viewing Of The WorkHaving Means To Emit Radiation Or Facilitate Viewing Of The Work patent applications listed are from June 2005 to current and include Date, Patent Application Number, Patent Title, Patent Abstract summary and are linked to the corresponding patent application page.06/07/07 - 20070128577 - Dental curing lights including a capacitor power source A dental curing light including a body defining a housing, at least one light generating device disposed on or within the housing, and a power source comprising at least one capacitor disposed within the housing for providing power to the at least one light generating device. The power source may ... 06/07/07 - 20070128576 - Output attachments coded for use with electromagnetic-energy procedural device Output attachments to an electromagnetic-energy outputting device are coded using colors, topography, or combinations of color and topography. The output attachments, which are removable and interchangeable, may be interchanged for purposes of performing particular surgical or other cutting procedures. Instructions provided to a user refer to colors or other coded ... 05/10/07 - 20070105063 - Multi-function oral care device An oral device having a multi-purpose handle which can be connected to a variety of head assemblies to provide distinct oral care benefits. The head assembly can be light emitting and bristle-less, and can comprise a spacing element. The spacing element can provide the user with a means to determine ... 05/03/07 - 20070099148 - Method and apparatus for detection of caries A method for obtaining an image of tooth tissue directs incident light toward a tooth (20), wherein the incident light excites a fluorescent emission from the tooth tissue. Fluorescence image data (50) is obtained from the fluorescent emission. Back-scattered reflectance image data (52) is obtained from back-scattered light from the ... 03/22/07 - 20070065769 - Display associated with a treatment device for dental material A display associated with a treatment device for dental material, with which at least one operating state of the device can be displayed. The display is a function of the operating state of the device. The display shows different operating states of the treatment device exclusively with the aid of ... 03/15/07 - 20070059660 - Device for dental care and whitening A dental device for exposing teeth to electromagnetic radiation includes a carrier and at least one source of electromagnetic radiation attached to the carrier and oriented so that the electromagnetic radiation is emitted from the source to a surface of a tooth. The dental device may also include a power ... 03/08/07 - 20070054236 - Device for dental care and whitening A dental device for exposing teeth to electromagnetic radiation includes a carrier and at least one source of electromagnetic radiation attached to the carrier and oriented so that the electromagnetic radiation is emitted from the source to a surface of a tooth. The dental device may also include a power ... 03/08/07 - 20070054235 - Device for dental care and whitening A dental device for exposing teeth to electromagnetic radiation includes a carrier and at least one source of electromagnetic radiation attached to the carrier and oriented so that the electromagnetic radiation is emitted from the source to a surface of a tooth. The dental device may also include a power ... 03/08/07 - 20070054234 - Processes for forming dental materials and device Processes for forming dental materials that include applying a first hardenable dental composition (e.g., a dental adhesive) to a surface followed by applying a second hardenable dental composition (e.g., a dental composite) to the first hardenable dental composition on the surface. The first and second hardenable dental compositions are hardened ... 03/08/07 - 20070054233 - Device for dental care and whitening A dental device for exposing teeth to electromagnetic radiation includes a carrier and at least one source of electromagnetic radiation attached to the carrier and oriented so that the electromagnetic radiation is emitted from the source to a surface of a tooth. The dental device may also include a power ... 03/08/07 - 20070054232 - Adapter for a medical handpiece, medical handpiece and medical supply unit The present invention relates to an adapter for a medical handpiece and to a medical supply unit, which comprise a circuit that is designed such that an electrical power supply provided by a supply unit is checked and automatically prepared such that it can be supplied to any desired light ... 02/22/07 - 20070042315 - Visual feedback implements for electromagnetic energy output devices An electromagnetic energy output device in the form of laser handpiece and a trunk assembly is disclosed. The electromagnetic energy output device includes a digital camera and electromagnetic energy waveguides for emitting illumination or excitation light energy to enhance user viewability of a target surface and signal analysis and to ... 02/15/07 - 20070037114 - Light directing apparatus for whitening A light directing apparatus for whitening aims to transmit light to project the front teeth of users for whitening purpose. It includes a duct for transmitting the light, a shell which has a housing space and a light penetrative member located in the housing apace. The duct has a coupling ... 02/15/07 - 20070037113 - Dental curing light including a light integrator for providing substantially equal distribution of each emitted wavelength A dental curing light including a body having a housing, one or more light emitting devices disposed on or within the housing, and a light integrator configured to receive light emitted by the at least one light emitting device. The light integrator includes an outer wall defining a hollow reflective ... 02/08/07 - 20070031777 - Multifunctional dental apparatus A multifunctional dental apparatus comprising dental lasers and light emitting diodes (LEDs) is disclosed for performing photo treatment on an oral site. The dental lasers and LEDs share a unified user interface for operation control and monitoring. The dental lasers and LEDs can work in a cooperative manner with their ... 02/08/07 - 20070031776 - Medical light emitting device It is an object of the present invention to provide a means which can increase the residence property at an affected site of a dental therapeutic agent such as a therapeutic agent for periodontal disease when such agent is applied to the affected site, and also can suppress the diffusion ... 01/25/07 - 20070020578 - Dental curing light having a short wavelength led and a fluorescing lens for converting wavelength light to curing wavelengths and related method A dental curing light includes a body, one or more LEDs configured to emit a first spectrum of light having a relatively short first peak wavelength (e.g., UV) disposed on the body, and a fluorescing lens that converts at least a portion of the first spectrum of light into a ... 12/28/06 - 20060292518 - Digital intra-oral imaging device A digital intra-oral imaging device comprises a hollow front part body and a rear part body connected to the front part body. The front part body has an opening defined in the front portion thereof and a circular recess defined in and around the internal circumference wall of the rear ... 12/14/06 - 20060281042 - Electromagnetic radiation emitting toothbrush and dentifrice system A device includes a handle coupled with an activated textured surface that can be implemented using a repetitive movement mechanism and a treatment energy source, such as an electromagnetic radiation source. The handle may be used to provide detection, treatment and/or management of sundry conditions including, for example, tooth discoloration, ... 12/07/06 - 20060275733 - Three-dimensional curing light A 3-dimensional curing light that can cure a light curable material, such as a dental restoration, from 3 directions at once. ... 12/07/06 - 20060275732 - Curing light Curing lights can be constructed using more than one LED, where at least 2 of the LEDs have different spectral profiles in order to have the capability to activate initiators sensitive to light of different wavelengths. A heat sink handle may be used to heat management. ... 11/30/06 - 20060269898 - Inside mouth dental light A dental light source brilliantly illuminates a dental patient's mouth by residing inside the mouth in place of or in addition to the conventional dental lamp. In the present art the conventional dental lamp is positioned in front of the patient's mouth and behind the dental practitioner's head. This dental ... 11/30/06 - 20060269897 - Curing light instrument An instrument for curing light-curable compounds that comprises at least one light-emitting element operable for emitting light in a band of wavelengths is capable of curing a light-curable compound. A control circuit controls the operation of the light-emitting element. The control circuit is operable for providing a power signal to ... 11/30/06 - 20060269896 - High speed 3d scanner and uses thereof A scanning system is disclosed including a hand-held scanning device for capturing three-dimensional information of an object. The scanner system includes a high-speed transceiver having a high-speed laser light source, a high frequency MEMS oscillating scanning mirror and software for frame registration. Laser based range finding technique is used to ... 11/16/06 - 20060257816 - Arrangement for dental imaging An arrangement for dental imaging having an intraoral sensor, which receives radiation at the moment of exposure for providing image data. The intraoral sensor comprises a housing (1), which encloses a detector and electronics and an orientation sensor (5), which senses orientation of the intraoral sensor at the moment of ... 11/09/06 - 20060252005 - Apparatus for providing radiation at multiple wavelengths and method of operating same A device for providing radiation to a selected incident location has a first light emitting device adapted to emit light in a band having a peak at a first wavelength, a plurality of second light emitting devices adapted to emit light in a band having a peak at a second ... 11/09/06 - 20060252004 - Camera system A camera system for performing a procedure, such as a dental procedure, including a camera having an image sensor positioned therein and a lens connected to the camera. The lens is spaced from the image sensor to permit a magnified image of an object to be captured by the image ... 10/26/06 - 20060240377 - Dental implement and method for tooth surface inspection Described are dental implements useful for inspecting tooth surfaces for abnormalities such as caries or plaque. Preferred implements of the invention include light emitting diodes mounted on an implement body having a mirror for insertion into a user's mouth. Such implements also have on-board batteries mounted in chambers in the ... 10/26/06 - 20060240376 - Device and method for determining and controlling the degree of polymerization of polymerizable dental material A device (10) and method for determining and controlling the degree of polymerization of polymerizable dental material (14), which device includes a light and/or heat source (18 or 20), with which the dental material (14) is impinged. The device further includes a control device (26) and a sensor (24) connected ... 10/26/06 - 20060240375 - Method and device for improving oral health The present invention relates to a method for improving the oral health of a subject by exposing the oral cavity of the subject to a device comprising a light source that emits a therapeutically effective amount of light. The present invention further relates to devices utilized in exposing light to ... 09/07/06 - 20060199144 - High efficiency led curing light system Disclosed is a dental LED curing light system for curing of dental photo-polymerization materials. The system comprises of a single LED source 310, a portable handheld body 520 with rechargeable batteries 580 and control circuit board 560, and a plurality of Fresnel lenses 321 and 541. The said LED source ... 08/31/06 - 20060194164 - Oral appliance with heat transfer mechanism Oral phototherapy applicators are disclosed that are sized and shaped so as to fit at least partially in a user's mouth with a plurality of bristles of elongate shape coupled to an apparatus body. The applicators can be adapted to brush the user's teeth and further include at least one ... 08/24/06 - 20060188836 - Apparatus and method for curing materials with light radiation An instrument and method for curing light-curable compounds in the mouth of a patient, the instrument comprising a housing and a plurality of solid state, light-emitting elements on a substrate supported by the housing. The elements form a collective array on the substrate operable for collectively emitting light having wavelengths ... 08/24/06 - 20060188835 - Multi-wavelength dental light curing gun Multi-wavelength dental light curing guns or devices are disclosed. The multi-wavelength dental light curing guns or devices include a user handle attached to a light source support. A first light source is mounted on the light source support and is operable to project a first light beam of a first ... 08/17/06 - 20060183072 - Device for application of multiple hygienic effects Hygiene applicator devices for application of two or more hygienic effects to body structures are provided with the objective to effectively apply multiple hygienic effects preferably simultaneously. The applicator includes rotating element(s) rotatable relative to the handle. Two or more light sources, producing at least two unique light treatments, are ... 08/17/06 - 20060183071 - Phototherapeutic toothbrush A phototherapeutic toothbrush comprises a handle, a circuit board and a brush jacket. The handle can accommodate the circuit board, which is fitted with an extension board extending outside of the handle. The extension board is equipped with at least one light source. When brush jacket with a brush head ... 08/10/06 - 20060177793 - Intraoral illumination device An intraoral illumination device for illuminating the interior of the mouth of a dental patient. The device comprises a flexible container having container defining walls, a portion of the walls being light transmitting. The device is sized for insertion into the mouth and placement against an interior surface of the ... 08/03/06 - 20060172252 - Mouthpiece A mouthpiece of the present invention includes a light irradiation section for irradiating the front surfaces of teeth with light having a predetermined wavelength, and the light irradiation section has a blue light emitting diode or an ultraviolet light emitting diode. The mouthpiece is to be attached to the teeth, ... 07/27/06 - 20060166161 - Illumination system for dentistry applications A dental illumination system includes an adjustable self-supporting frame and a lamp head coupled to the frame. The lamp head includes a housing and a spacer having formations that is adapted to removably mechanically couple the lamp head to a reference device, again having formations, for facilitating illumination of a ... 07/13/06 - 20060154198 - 3d dental scanner Systems and methods for optically imaging a dental structure within an oral cavity by moving one or more image apertures on an arm coupled to a fixed coordinate reference frame external to the oral cavity; determining the position of the one or more image apertures using the fixed external coordinate ... 07/13/06 - 20060154197 - Anatomical mini-illuminator for lingual cavity Apparatus for the illumination of the vestibular/lingual cavity, having a symmetric couple of retractors for the oral cavity. A set of point-like light sources are distributed on each retractor, the light sources corresponding to respective terminations of an optical fibre which is inclined by a specific angle with respect to ... 06/22/06 - 20060134577 - Dental polymerization light transmission instrument A dental polymerization light transmission instrument is described for the use in simplifying the cementation of indirect cosmetic dental restorations that are secured into position with light cured composite cement. The invention teaches a method where light derived from dental light units utilizing standard curing tips may be directed through ... 06/22/06 - 20060134576 - Dental illumination device with single or multiple total internal reflectors (tir) The present invention relates generally to a device that attaches to one or more Light Emitting Diode (LED) light source(s) to transmit and distribute light energy simultaneously across the arches of upper and lower teeth for dental tooth whitening and photo initiation of light curing resins while at the same ... 06/15/06 - 20060127837 - Dental bleaching using regenerative ionophoresis An embodiment of the present invention is a technique for dental bleaching. A tray covers teeth of a user and has a reservoir. A conductor is placed inside the tray. The conductor is covered by a bleaching agent when the bleaching agent fills the reservoir. The conductor is electrically connected ... 06/01/06 - 20060115783 - Apparatus and method for curing a light curable adhesive A method and device for directing ultra violet light for an ultra violet source for curing an adhesive composite. ... 05/25/06 - 20060110700 - Apparatus for simultaneous illumination of teeth An arrangement, for use in whitening a patient's teeth includes an arched surface and an array of light-generating devices, for example, light emitting diodes positioned on the arched surface. The light-generating devices are arranged to form a relatively uniform field of light in a particular range of wavelengths, and further ... 05/11/06 - 20060099548 - Caries detection using timing differentials between excitation and return pulses A laser device is disclosed that directs light to a tooth and analyzes scattered light reflected from the tooth. The device measures a time delay between excitation and reflections of light. Reflected light is analyzed to determine a presence and extent of dental caries on the tooth. ... 04/27/06 - 20060088798 - Light tip for dental use A light tip has a bundle of optical fibers extending from a proximal light-transmitting aperture to a distal light-transmitting aperture and an opaque sleeve about the bundle. The proximal light transmitting aperture has a first cross-sectional shape and the distal light transmitting aperture has a second cross-sectional shape. At least ... 04/27/06 - 20060088797 - Heat sink for dental curing light comprising a plurality of different materials A dental curing light comprises an elongate hollow wand housing having a proximal first end, a distal second end, a light source disposed at the distal second end of the wand housing, and a heat sink disposed at least partially within the wand housing. The heat sink is in contact ... 04/20/06 - 20060084028 - Dental curing light A dental curing light 10 has a removable attachment 11 containing a source of illumination 30. The attachment 11 is axially rotatable and means is provided for supplying electrical power to the source of illumination 30 in the attachment 11. ... 03/16/06 - 20060057534 - Method for precisely-positioned production of a cavity, especially a bone cavity and instrument therefor The invention relates to a method for precisely-positioned production of a cavity, especially a bone cavity, at a preparation point by means of a hand instrument, comprising the following steps: calculation of position-dependent surface characteristics from a three-dimensional data set of the surface of the preparation point at a desired ... 03/02/06 - 20060046226 - Dental imaging system and method of use Provided is a dental imaging system comprising a support frame, an imaging device and a display device. The support frame may include an upright portion mounted upon a base portion which may be portably or stationarily mounted. The imaging device is integrally mounted to the support frame as is the ... 02/23/06 - 20060040231 - Curing light capable of multiple wavelengths The present invention relates to a curing light having at least one wavelength transformer for transforming a shorter wavelength suitable for curing a dental composite into a longer wavelength also suitable for curing a dental composite. The wavelength transformer may be made of materials including organic dyes, inorganic dyes, pigments, ... 02/16/06 - 20060035195 - Method of transillumination of teeth A face of a tooth is illuminated with light obtained from an injection laser with a defined coherence, wherein the illuminating light impinging on the face of the tooth has less than the defined coherence. Light propagating from the illuminated face and scattered until it exits from another face of ... 02/09/06 - 20060029903 - Mouthpiece and mouth photographing apparatus using the mouthpiece A mouthpiece is used for a mouth photographing apparatus for photographing the oral cavity of a patient by shading external light. A fitting portion is used for fitting a shading unit of the mouth photographing apparatus when taking a picture. A biting portion is formed to position the mouthpiece close ... 02/09/06 - 20060029902 - Automatic control for dental applications A dental lamp includes a control system adapted to control operation of a light source within the dental lamp. The control system requires that an unexpended light guide including a recordable medium be coupled to a lamp head of the dental lamp, in order to illuminate the light source. The ... 02/09/06 - 20060029901 - Light guide for dentistry applications The present invention relates to a light guide for a lamp for dentistry procedures. The light guide provides an optical channel between a light source and a dental substrate. The light guide may be a one-patient use light guide including a recording medium to record the time used. The light ... 02/02/06 - 20060024638 - Curing light The present invention relates to a curing light suitable for curing light curable dental composite materials. The curing light device has a light module housing having at least one heat sink located therein. The heat sink has at least two mounting platforms arranged in different geometric arrangements. More than two ... 01/26/06 - 20060019214 - Compact tooth whitening device The present invention relates to compact tooth whitening devices. The compact tooth whitening device includes an electromagnetic radiation source and an applicator that is removably attached. A tooth whitening agent may be placed in the applicator and applied to the user's teeth. The electromagnetic radiation source is activated to impart ... 01/05/06 - 20060003284 - Tooth whitening device The invention is a locally mounted light source for light activation of tooth whitening compositions. A support in the form of a bridge attached to a retractor or as part of a mouth guard has integral therewith, a small and lightweight light source, such as could be provided by one ... 12/29/05 - 20050287490 - Handpiece for caries detection A dental implement is provided including a housing, a light source, a light detecting device, and a translucent member. ... 12/22/05 - 20050282102 - Kit for use by dental professionals A kit for use by dental professionals comprising a handle part with a proximal end and a distal end and a plurality of user interchangeable electrically operated heads to be attached to the distal end of said handle part. The handle part provides power for any of the heads fitted ... 12/08/05 - 20050271998 - Tooth-cleaning device having inspecting function A tooth-cleaning device having inspecting function includes a main body and a tooth-cleaning apparatus. The main body is provided therein with a circuit unit and a water tank. The circuit unit is connected with a conductive wire extending out of the main body connected with an external water pipe communicating ... 12/08/05 - 20050271997 - Toothbrush [Means for Resolution] A toothbrush 10 comprising a head portion 31 formed on a surface thereof with a brush portion 55, a toothbrush body 11, and a shaft 25 that connects the head portion and the toothbrush body, the toothbrush body being provided with light emitting means 21 to irradiate ... 12/01/05 - 20050266370 - Mouthpiece A mouthpiece of the present invention includes a light irradiation section that irradiates the front surfaces of teeth with light having a predetermined wavelength, and the light irradiation section has a blue light emitting diode or ultraviolet light emitting diode. The mouthpiece is attached to the teeth and the front ... 11/17/05 - 20050255424 - Dental device for the investigation of the optical properties of tooth tissue In a dental device for the investigation of the optical properties of tooth tissue, in particular for the recognition of caries, plaque, bacterial infection, concretions and tartar, having a generator for generating an excitation radiation, which is to be directed onto a tooth tissue region to be investigated, a radiation ... 11/17/05 - 20050255423 - Dental system for the investigation of the optical properties of tooth tissue with optical investigation device and calibration means A calibrator is provided for carrying out a calibration of an investigation device, which has means for the generation of an excitation radiation, which is to be directed at a tooth tissue region to be investigated, a radiation detector and radiation evaluation for the detection and evaluation of a response ... 10/06/05 - 20050221251 - Method and device for improving oral health The present invention relates to a method for improving the oral health of a subject by exposing the oral cavity of the subject to a device comprising a light source that emits a therapeutically effective amount of light. The present invention further relates to devices utilized in exposing light to ... 10/06/05 - 20050221250 - 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 light ... 09/15/05 - 20050202363 - Dental imaging and treatment system An intra-oral dental irradiation device for use in dental procedures for whitening teeth, imaging teeth, and making impressions of tooth structures of a patient. The device features one or a plurality of LED devices mounted to an arched shaped structure which project light upon or through teeth. In the whitening ... 09/08/05 - 20050196721 - Portable led curing light A portable LED curing light for dental applications includes a one-piece handle assembly with an angled light-producing end for positioning within a patient's mouth for curing a dental material. A replaceable lens for focusing light emitted by an LED light source is removably attached at the light-producing end. The handle ... 09/08/05 - 20050196720 - Light emitting diode light source for curing dental composites Light Emitting Diode Light Sources for Dental Curing are disclosed. Some embodiments of the invention include structures such as Light Emitting Diode Array(s), heat sink, heat dissipation, heat pipe, and control circuitry are disclosed. ... 08/11/05 - 20050175956 - Toothbrush for whitening teeth A toothpaste formulation contains an oxidizing agent as a whitening ingredient. The activation of the oxidizing agent occurs through the use of a toothbrush having a source of light energy which includes LED's in the bristle field of the toothbrush. The toothbrush could be a manual toothbrush or a powered ... 08/04/05 - 20050170310 - Medical tools for dental treatments by means of a laser A medical tool for dental treatments by means of a laser, the light guide of which runs in a hand piece. The light guide is provided with a laser module including power circuitry and a second laser module is provided with the first laser module, operating at a different wavelength. ... 07/21/05 - 20050158687 - Method and apparatus for using light emitting diodes for curing The present invention provides a method and apparatus for using light emitting diodes for curing in various applications. The method includes a novel method for cooling the light emitting diodes and mounting the same on heat pipe in a manner which delivers ultra high power in UV, visible and IR ... 06/30/05 - 20050142514 - Dental curing device having a heat sink for dissipating heat A dental curing device includes an elongate wand housing having proximal and distal ends, a light source disposed at the distal end, electronic circuitry at least partially disposed within the wand housing between the proximal and distal ends, and a heat sink. The light source may comprise one or more ... 06/23/05 - 20050136373 - Flexible translucent protective covers used to protect dental appliances from rigid light emitting devices A flexible protective cover cushions the impact of a rigid light emitting device when placed in contact with a patient's teeth or a dental appliance. The protective cover includes a base configured to attach to a rigid light emitting device, and a flexible translucent body. The body includes a first ... 06/23/05 - 20050136372 - Rechargeable dental curing light A light curing dental device is configured for curing light-curable compounds and includes a rechargeable power supply. The light curing device is configured to be received by and recharged by a recharging docking station that is connected with a dental hand piece holder tray. The recharging docking station may take ... 06/09/05 - 20050123877 - Electro-optical device for the photo-polymerization of composite material An electro-optical device for the photo-polymerization of composite material, used in particular in the dental field includes a light source (2) which is defined by an LED or a group of LEDs. It has an electrical power supply including a battery (4) which is associated with a direct current/direct current ... ### FreshPatents.com Support |