|
Match
|
Document |
Document Title |
|
|
8177553 |
Dental strip
An elongated flexible dental strip includes front and rear surfaces defining a thickness therebetween. The strip also includes first and second edges defining a lateral width therebetween. A first...
|
|
|
7571727 |
Molded foam mouthguard
A mouthguard includes two sections, a vertical component and a horizontal component. The foam is molded into a configuration such that the vertical component curves around the anterior section of...
|
|
|
7381055 |
Dental devices used for filling cavities with composite material
A dental device for retaining composite material within a cavity is described. The device provides accurate placement of a retaining matrix band which holds dental composite material in place...
|
|
|
7367802 |
Barrier free matrix band with flash guard
A dental matrix band (1) having a brace extrusion window (4), a flash guard (14) and guard brace (22) which fold to articulate into a conventional Tofflemire-like matrix band shape. The flash guard...
|
|
|
7322823 |
Dental matrix retainer
The invention relates to a dental matrix retainer (1) used as an aid when filling two-surface cavities in the molars. It comprises a matrix holder (3) and a device for tensioning a matrix band (2)...
|
|
|
7311521 |
Interproximal cavitation detection device and method
The present invention is direct to a device and method for diagnosis of enamel cavitation of an interproximal dental surface. And in particular, the invention is directed to a device and method for...
|
|
|
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...
|
|
|
7214058 |
Dental matrix positioned by slidably engaged matrix retainer
A device is disclosed for applying and holding a dental matrix strip against the side of a tooth which is to be filled. An embodiment of the device comprises a split ring that slidably receives a...
|
|
|
7077651 |
Dental implement for tooth restorations
A dental implement includes a wire member that forms a generally ring-shaped portion and first and second ends, which depend from the ring-shaped portion. The ring-shaped portion lies in a plane,...
|
|
|
7037109 |
Inter-proximal contact dental matrix band
A thin, flexible, gently angled boomerang shaped matrix band (2) having an extrusion window (6) located within the medial portion of the band's (2) inferior and superior borders. Located...
|
|
|
6960082 |
Atraumatic approximal space dilator
The invention relates to a dental device for dilating interdental spaces. The device comprises two interdental matrices that can be inserted into interdental spaces two retaining arrangements to...
|
|
|
6890176 |
Interproximal matrix with elastomeric wedge
A dental apparatus adapted to facilitate formation of a filling in an object tooth and to retain the filling within normal boundaries of the object tooth and generally spaced from an adjacent tooth...
|
|
|
6749429 |
Matrix band for use in dentistry
A matrix band with a coating thereon reduces capillary action between a tooth and the matrix band, while at least one aperture in the matrix band assists with removal of the matrix band from the...
|
|
|
6736639 |
Dental insert
Tooth inserts are described for use in restoring teeth having a proximal surface requiring restoration and an, intact proximal surface not requiring restoration. A tooth insert according to one...
|
|
|
6712608 |
Anatomically contoured matrix bands for use in dental restoration procedures
The invention comprises an asymmetrically shaped matrix band. The asymmetrical shape of the matrix band provides form for molding a dental filling into a shape that closely approximates the...
|
|
|
6619956 |
Dental matrix strip
An elongated flexible dental matrix strip is disclosed. The strip includes a raised portion extending outward from the surface of the strip. The raised portion tapers towards the distal end of the...
|
|
|
6509540 |
Method of making a tooth spacer
A tooth spacer has first and second tooth spacer body portions which each define at least one window therein. Extremely thin film, for example from about 0.0003 to about 0.0006 inch in thickness,...
|
|
|
6482005 |
Method and apparatus for shaping dental filling material
A flexible frame supports and at least partially surrounds a thin polymer sheet. The frame and polymer sheet is positioned between a tooth being filled and an adjacent tooth so as to extend partly...
|
|
|
6439886 |
Inflatable dental device
A device having pliable walls is provided for placement in the mouth of a patent to serve, in one manner, as a matrix barrier with walls of the device bearing upon opposed tooth surfaces. An inlet...
|
|
|
6425760 |
Tooth spacer
A tooth spacer has first and second tooth spacer body portions which each define at least one window therein. Extremely thin film, for example from about 0.0003 to about 0.0006 inch in thickness,...
|
|
|
6350122 |
Dental matrix with lateral illumination ports
A dental matrix for containing a light curable composite restorative inserted in a prepared tooth is provided including a contour portion and flange portions for engaging the tooth and composite...
|
|
|
6336810 |
Ring for use in preparing teeth for restoration
The invention is an open-ended ring used in the preparation of a tooth for a restorative procedure. The ring is used in conjunction with a shield to secure the shield between a tooth to be restored...
|
|
|
6325625 |
Dental separator and matrix stabilizing device
A dental separator and matrix stabilizing device (40) for applying pressure against adjacent teeth (68, 70) to temporarily force the teeth apart from one another for dental and orthodontic...
|
|
|
6234793 |
Textured dental matrix bands and related methods
The present invention relates to a dental matrix band used during tooth restoration procedures. The matrix bands have a smooth interior side which is placed in contact with the tooth requiring...
|
|
|
6231341 |
Dental Matrix tensioner
A lingual dental matrix tensioner comprising two posts maintained parallel by two parallel rods through the posts at a right angle to the post axes One rod is threaded and has an end knob for...
|
|
|
6220858 |
Apparatus for placement of dental fillings
An apparatus is described for placement of light curable dental fillings. The apparatus includes a matrix formed of light transparent material and shaped to conform to the natural contour of a...
|
|
|
6206697 |
Device for the retention and adaptation of a matrix for dental restorations
The device for the retention and the adaptation of a matrix to the treated portion of a tooth includes a tightener clamp whose ends are each provided with an adaptation cushion having anchoring...
|
|
|
6120288 |
Device and method for mandibular fixation
A device and method for mandibular fixation are disclosed. The bondable bracket brace includes a cloth-like body having a first surface for attachment to a tooth surface and a plurality of...
|
|
|
6079978 |
Matrix for dental fillings
A dental matrix for filling a lateral tooth cavity has a strip to be placed about a tooth. A wedge for applying pressure to a gap between adjacent teeth is provided. A joint connecting the wedge to...
|
|
|
6007334 |
Interdental balloon
The dental device comprises an elongated inflatable balloon for placement around a matrix band in part surrounding relationship with a decayed tooth. Upon inflation, the balloon evenly applies the...
|
|
|
5975906 |
Soft polymer dental strip and process therefor
A dental strip comprised of uniformly thick, dead soft polymer, for use as a matrix in molding hardenable restorative materials. Matrixing processes for the strip permit the formation of...
|
|
|
5951801 |
Method for joining a metal foil with a foil of a synthetic material
The method for joining a metal foil with a synthetic material foil comprises unwinding both materials from a supply roll each, and subjecting the synthetics foil, prior to the application of an...
|
|
|
5807101 |
Universal occlusal matrix
A universal occlusal matrix for application to the occlusal surface of a tooth having a central groove forming a V-shape in cross-section, the universal occlusal matrix being transparent to...
|
|
|
5788487 |
Dental shim
A dental shim insertable between two adjacent teeth adapted in the restoration procedure of a decayed tooth comprises a unitary, flexible metallic body having an arcuate top portion and an arcuate...
|
|
|
5730592 |
Dental matrix for elongated tooth cavities has bottom apron for improved adaptation
A dental matrix or band applicable around a tooth or portion of a tooth undergoing a restoration of a cavity (17) to control the shape of the restorative material. The matrix is made of a thin...
|
|
|
5626475 |
Dental matrix tensioner
A dental matrix tensioner has a casing containing a pin rotatable relative to the casing, the pin having a slot therein for releasably receiving a dental matrix and for tightening the matrix about...
|
|
|
5622496 |
Technique for repairing teeth
A double matrix band and technique for using the same is utilized in tooth repair to minimize interproximal spacing. The first portion of the matrix band is wrapped around the tooth adjacent to...
|
|
|
5620322 |
Dental matrix strip
A dental matrix of the type of a flexible strip, preferably made from a thin, strong, flexible material such as Mylar™. Instead of the usual rectangular band, the strip tapers toward one end to p...
|
|
|
5607302 |
Matrix retainer apparatus for dental restorations
A matrix retainer apparatus for dental restorations is formed from a resilient, substantially planar main body, a pair of fines extending from the ends of the main body and retention members...
|
|
|
5586883 |
Gold-plated dental matrix band
A dental matrix band for use especially with modern restorative material includes a layer of gold disposed on the body portion of the matrix band. The layer of gold prevents otherwise undesirable...
|
|
|
5584692 |
Tensioning gripper for ondotological use
In a tensioning gripper with a ring and a coaxially arranged rotary pin, both the ring and the pin are provided with a slot suitable for receiving a matrix to be tensioned. The slot of the rotary...
|
|
|
5562275 |
Radially and longitudinally indeformable flexible spindle
A flexible spindle suitable for transmitting a torque as well as an axial thrust is constituted by a plurality of helical spirals of wire all of the same length. Each spiral has opposite winding...
|
|
|
5527181 |
Shape-conforming dental wedges
A one-piece dental wedge comprised of a rigid core and an elastic outer component. Both the core and the outer component are comprised of biocompatible materials. The core may be comprised of a...
|
|
|
5501595 |
Matrix band and matrix retainer for a front-tooth matrix
A matrix band for front teeth consists of a plastic band having two parts which extend away from each other as a preferably obtuse angle. In one embodiment, a transition area between the two parts...
|
|
|
5460525 |
Dual matrix band retainer
A dual dental matrix band retainer for use in dentistry comprising a first matrix band retainer which is connected to a second matrix band retainer. Each matrix band retainer is provided with a...
|
|
|
5425635 |
Matrix band segment and restoration procedure
A matrix segment of sufficient size to cover the interproximal area of a tooth restoration is shaped for patient comfort, easy application, and easy removal. The smooth tapered shape of the segment...
|
|
|
5382160 |
Dental matrix with retention and locking mechanism
A dental matrix for use in dental procedures performed in a patient's mouth has a wide, flat central portion and at least one outwardly extending arm having ratchet-like teeth. The central portion...
|
|
|
5380198 |
Matrix for dental medicine and a device for the fabricaton of matrix bands
The dental matrix (1) has at least one transparent region and its design is such that the marginal adaptation of approximal edge regions of light-cured MO, OD and MOD composite restorations is...
|
|
|
5342194 |
Dental imaging matrix band for making or setting crowns and bridges on prepared teeth
This disclosure is directed to a dental imaging matrix band for making a dental prosthetic restoration such as a 3/4 crown, full crown, or fixed bridge with the use of a CAD-CAM machine. This is...
|
|
|
5342197 |
Dental matrix retainer clamp
A disposable dental matrix retainer clamp for holding a matrix band, is disclosed. The retainer clamp comprises a main body element having a generally centrally located first longitudinal axis and...
|