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7594813 |
Apparatus for determining the preload for dental implant systems
A method and apparatus are provided for determining the preload in a dental implant system. The preload is determined by transmitting a sonic impulse, which is preferably an ultrasonic impulse, at...
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7556497 |
Placing an orthodontic element on a tooth surface
The present application is related to a method for marking an intended position on a surface where an orthodontic element is to be placed and fixed. The method includes: providing a marking device...
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7544060 |
Dental device for registration of midline and horizontal plane
The dental device of the present invention is used to transfer information about registration of an anterior midline between central incisors and a horizontal plane of the teeth after the teeth...
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7499579 |
Method and program for comparing the size of a feature in sequential x-ray images
A method of comparing the size of a feature in sequential X-ray images includes the steps of: forming first and second sequential X-ray images including an image of the feature, an image of a first...
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7494338 |
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...
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7477925 |
Erythema measuring device and method
An erythema meter includes a probe, a light source of one or more specific probing and reference wavelengths, and an acoustic detector which determines the level of erythema present in the dental...
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7452208 |
Dental handpiece with a root canal length measurement function
A handpiece for measuring root canal length comprises an outer sleeve that is substantially non-insulating, a connecting device, an instrument carrier, at least one transmission element within the...
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7442041 |
Three-dimensional occlusal and interproximal contact detection and display using virtual tooth models
A method for monitoring tooth wear and a method for monitoring tooth wear and gingival recession and erosion by comparing three-dimensional virtual models at different times are described, as well...
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7429175 |
Dental implant surgical guide
A prefabricated dental implant surgical guide. The implant surgical guide comprises a tooth shaped contour which simulates a natural tooth and the final prosthesis. The tooth shaped contours can be...
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7381191 |
Sinus nerve locator
Dental devices in the form of a temporary implant for securing a rubber dam clamp, and a nerve locator for aiding a dental surgeon during oral surgery on a patient.
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7361019 |
Dental instrument
An instrument for determining the occlusal space between a person's upper and lower teeth thereby facilitating the formation of apparatus such as dentures and splints for removable positioning in...
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7347830 |
Assemblies and methods for measuring tooth apex location
The invention provides an assembly for measuring the penetration depth of a dental instrument into a root canal of a tooth. The assembly has a base element configured to be clampingly braced onto a...
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7326053 |
Dental root canal apex measuring apparatus and method
Apparatus for determining the apex of a dental root canal in a tooth includes a software operated microcontroller having a pulse generator, a memory and an analog to digital converter (ADC), the...
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7322821 |
Positioning device for dental implant
A positioning device for dental implant has a post and multiple guides. The post is cylindrical and has a diameter corresponding to a diameter of a hole in a dental model. The guides are mounted...
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7314374 |
Dowel-shaped element for determining spatial position, especially that of an implant
A post-shaped element for determining the alignment of an implant ( 10 ), or the opening cross-section of an artificial indentation located in a tooth or in the stroma of a human or animal body,...
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7303391 |
Shade Aide—determination apparatus and method for determining the different shades to be added to a base shade in a porcelain crown
In a shade determination apparatus for porcelain crowns a set of plastic over-tabs in different shades, sizes and specific areas of the tooth, are provided. Based on the specific base shade...
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7232309 |
Endodontic platform and use thereof
An platform for use with an instrument during an endodontic procedure. The platform includes a substantially rectangular-shaped body for holding the instrument pierced partly therethrough, a linear...
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7214056 |
Orthodontic bracket placement device and method
The present invention provides an orthodontic bracket placement device comprising a horizontal bracket engaging means for engaging an orthodontic bracket, and a vertical shaft extending from the...
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7163395 |
Dental measurement instruments
A dental measurement instrument having a handle and a measuring gauge extending from one end of the handle. In one embodiment, the measuring gauge has at least two calibrated measurement shafts,...
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7156658 |
Dental measurement device
A dental measurement device is disclosed that includes a mouthpiece having a bracket attached thereto and extending outward therefrom. A bite registration compound is applied to the mouthpiece and...
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7147467 |
Tooth mobility measuring apparatus
A tooth mobility measuring apparatus of this invention includes an impact mechanism which injects or sucks a fluid to apply an impact to a tooth, a sensor which detects the displacement state of...
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7144251 |
Dental-facial measuring instrument
A dental-facial measuring instrument provides a possibility to determine an occlusion to make a denture. An improved dental-facial measuring instrument includes the first and second strips coupled...
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7121827 |
Endodontic instrument
An endodontic instrument for root canal treatment is provided having a working portion manipulated by a handle and a connection assembly for attachment with an electronic apex locator. The...
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7104795 |
Method and device for determining position of dental implants
An accessory for use in aiding an oral surgeon to determine the optimum position and angle for a dental implant to be installed in a bone includes a probe assembly having one or more pairs of probe...
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7070411 |
Dental head unit capable of measuring root canal length, and contact holder assembly therefor
The present invention relates to a dental head unit capable of measuring a root canal length of a patient. The head unit includes a head section having a sleeve rotatably supported therein for...
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7059852 |
Dental measurement instruments
A dental measurement instrument having a handle and a measuring gauge extending from one end of the handle. In one embodiment, the measuring gauge has at least two calibrated measurement shafts in...
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7014461 |
Hard tissue surface geometry determination
Apparatus for measuring a surface geometry of hard tissue covered by a layer of soft tissue, including a plurality of elements each having a tip adapted to penetrate said soft tissue and not...
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7008385 |
Evaluation of reflected time-energy profile for evaluation of osseointegration and density
A method for measuring the acoustic damping capacity of a material or structure, such as a layered honeycomb structure, comprises tapping the honeycomb structure with a tapping rod. The tapping...
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6994547 |
Implant alignment
An apparatus for alignment of dental implants in which an implant in provided with a generally axial bore and a plurality of angled templates, each adapted for operative inter-connection with the...
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6945779 |
Tooth inclination assessment
A tooth inclination apparatus for allowing assessment of the angle of inclination of an incisor tooth or cast thereof includes a plane element providing a flat datum surface for resting against...
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6918763 |
Apparatus for detecting the stability of a tooth in the gum or an implant in the body
An apparatus for detecting the stability of a tooth in the gum or an implant in the body is constructed to include a holder for holding a test object to be examined, an impact device disposed at...
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6913463 |
Drilling guide for dental implantation
An adjustable drilling guide, removably mountable to a patient's teeth, having a guide block with at least one stent for guiding a dental drill is disclosed. In a first embodiment, the guide block...
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6893260 |
Dental instrument
This invention is directed to a dental instrument and the use of this dental instrument to measure deposits and other imperfections on a tooth surface. The dental instrument has an elongated...
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6872075 |
Endodontic file with a metallic conductor as part of the plastic handle to facilitate use of electronic apex locators
This invention modifies hand root canal files used in dentistry by placing metallic contact areas on the plastic handle. This change makes using electronic apex locators to determine the length of...
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6793491 |
Stabilizing implant system
A system of temporary stabilizing implants are provided at specifically determined locations in a patient's jawbone for positioning and temporarily stabilizing a dental surgical template at a...
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6786719 |
Orthodontic bracket holder
An apparatus that includes a handle; a pair of opposed gripping members, each member comprising a gripping surface, each gripping surface comprising a forward edge; and a gripping member position...
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6783359 |
Orthodontic marginal ridge measurement device
A marginal ridge attachment plate slides onto the center tab of a height gauge to provide more accurate orthodontic bracket placement. In use, vertically-extending legs on the attachment plate rest...
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6752628 |
Tooth reduction measuring tool and methods
A tooth reduction measuring tool comprises a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, with the proximal end defining a handle. A flexible loop extends from the distal end and defines an...
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6752626 |
Device and method for registering the use of an odontological instrument
The invention concerns a device comprising a mechanism for indicating a value representing current fatigue and devices for modifying the value based on parameters related to the use of the...
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6726479 |
Method and apparatus to assist in orthognathic surgery
A method and apparatus to assist in accurate placement of teeth and jaws at orthognathic surgery. A recording of reference planes used prior to surgery to plan desired changes to an original...
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6726472 |
Orthodontic measurement gauge
A gauge for measuring and/or marking teeth or models of teeth for the determination of the placement of attachments for orthodontic braces. The gauge has a first arm with a gauge element with a...
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6682344 |
Orthodontic bracket placement device and coordinated bracket placement system
The present invention provides an orthodontic bracket placement device comprising a horizontal bracket engaging element for engaging an orthodontic bracket; and a vertical shaft extending from the...
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6679700 |
Archwire system
The present invention is directed to selection of individual patient archwires by examining the patients inner arch rather than the patients teeth. In particular, a method of archwire selection...
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6634353 |
Methods of treating respiratory disorders
A method of treating a patient having a malocclusion between the upper and lower mandibles, and obtaining optimum relative positioning of the mandibles. The treatment is useful in correcting...
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6547565 |
Arrangement for an instrument which comprises or is connected to a driving-in tool
An instrument is connected to a driving-in tool or drilling tool for elements on or in the form of an implant or drill for dentine. The tool includes an electric motor, the torque of which can be...
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6520773 |
Endodontic file
An endodontic file having an electrically conductive stem with a bottom-cutting portion and a top head for electrically connecting to an instrument to measure the internal cavity of the tooth. A...
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6508647 |
Paste formulation for dental use, a paste injector, and a system for detecting of paste filling
A paste formulation for dental use, a paste injector, and a system for detecting paste filling are disclosed. The paste formulation includes electric conductive material. The present invention also...
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6413220 |
Surface acoustic wave periodontal probe and method of detecting periodontal disease
An ultrasonic probe ( 10 ) for measuring the depth of detachment between a tooth ( 30 ) and the tooth's supporting tissue includes a probe head ( 12 ) having an ultrasonic transducer ( 35 ). An...
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6413086 |
Interproximal gauge and method for determining a width of a gap between adjacent teeth
An interproximal gauge ( 36 ) includes a plurality of blades ( 38 ), each having a key portion ( 40 ) and a handle ( 42 ) adjoining the key portion ( 40 ). The key portion ( 40 ) exhibits a...
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6413085 |
System for improving the appearance of teeth
The disclosed waxing guide is in the form of a thin flat element having a central line formed thereon. The guide is placed beneath the dental cast with the central line centered between maxillary...
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