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213 results about "Dental Procedure" patented technology

Any of the dental diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services provided to meet the needs of a patient.

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 mode the light of the proper spectrum to activate enamel whitening material is projected. In the imaging mode light projected by the LED devices is received by a charged coupled device which communicates the image of the light passing through the teeth from the LED devices, to a computer. In making dental impressions, the device projects light in a spectrum that provides the catalyst to material that hardens when exposed to that spectrum thereby hardening dental impression material when inserted over the teeth of a patient.
Owner:NOVA RANGER

Intra oral dental irradiation device for material curing and dental imaging

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 mode the light of the proper spectrum to activate enamel whitening material is projected. In the imaging mode light projected by the LED devices is received by a charged coupled device which communicates the image of the light passing through the teeth from the LED devices, to a computer. In making dental impressions, the device projects light in a spectrum that provides the catalyst to material that hardens when exposed to that spectrum thereby hardening dental impression material when inserted over the teeth of a patient.
Owner:NOVA RANGER

Surgical retractor system

The present invention provides an improved surgical retractor system useful for holding tissue away from a surgical site during a medical or dental procedure. In one embodiment, the surgical retractor system is comprised of a tubular member, such as a cannula, and a retractor member. In an embodiment, the retractor member may be ring shaped. The retractor member preferably may have an opening therethrough for receiving the cannula. An engaging member associated with the retractor member may be provided for rotatably engaging the cannula. In one embodiment, the cannula may have external threads that are releaseably engaged with the engaging member and allows the degree or amount of tissue retraction to be adjusted. The cannula may be configured to be used with and secured to a handle to facilitate using the retractor system. A method of using the retractor system is also disclosed.
Owner:SYNTHES USA

Medical implant

PCT No. PCT / EP96 / 05506 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 12, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 12, 1998 PCT Filed Dec. 10, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97 / 22308 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 26, 1997The invention relates to a medical implant, in particular a dental implant, intended for implantation in available cavities. Dental implants are implanted in extraction sockets. The implant is provided with reservoirs for a biologically active substance. An advantage of the implant is that, for dental procedures, it can be manufactured and implanted as part of a single therapeutic treatment. However, the implant can also be used as a release system for biologically active substances.
Owner:DR JOUKO SUHONEN +1

Method of making a dental implant and prosthetic device

A method of preparing a dental implant and prosthetic device in-house at the site of a dental procedure from a preparation kit, without requiring an external third-party lab to prepare the final prosthetic device. The kit contains a porous block, a thermoset polymeric resin, and an initiator, where the resin and initiator are both packaged in substantially airtight and substantially opaque packaging. The resin and initiator are combined together to form a resin mixture which is then infiltrated into the pores of the porous block to form an esthetic material. A digital scan of at least a portion of a patient's jaw is used to provide the desired shape of the dental device to a cutting mechanism, which then cuts the filled or un-filled porous block based on the shape provided to it from the digital scan.
Owner:ZIMMER DENTAL INC

Dental implant and prosthetic device preparation kit

A preparation kit for preparing dental prosthetic devices in-house at the site of a dental procedure, without requiring an external third-party lab to prepare the final prosthetic device. The kit contains a porous block, a thermoset polymeric resin, and an initiator, where the resin and initiator are both packaged in substantially airtight and substantially opaque packaging. The resin and initiator are combined together to form a resin mixture which is then infiltrated into the pores of the porous block to form an esthetic material. A digital scan of at least a portion of a patient's jaw is used to provide the desired shape of the dental device to a cutting mechanism, which then cuts the filled or un-filled porous block based on the shape provided to it from the digital scan.
Owner:ZIMMER DENTAL INC

Method of using oxidative reductive potential water solution in dental applications

Methods of using oxidative reduction potential (ORP) water solution that is stable for at least twenty-four hours in dental applications are provided. The ORP water solution can be administered to patients for the routine disinfection of the oral cavity as part of an on-going program of oral hygiene. The ORP water solution can further be used to irrigate and / or disinfect oral tissues and surfaces during dental procedures, oral surgery, or maxillo-facial surgery. Also, the ORP water solution can be administered to treat patients with damage to the oral tissues caused by disease or surgery.
Owner:SONOMA PHARMA INC

Methods and apparatus for simulating dental procedures and for training dental students

A training system using haptically enhanced simulations of dental procedures to provide the sensorimotor involvement needed for dental training. To provide touch feedback in combination with a realistic visual experience, the system integrates a haptic stylus interface for simulating the movement and feel of the tool-tip with a three-dimensional, stereoscopic display. The haptic stylus enables the dental student to orient and operate simulated dental tools. Working on a virtual model viewed in a stereo display, dental students can use a simulated pick to probe a tooth, or a simulated drill to prepare a tooth for cavity repair. The touch feedback is simulated by representing these dental instruments as force-to-a-point tools which map to haptic simulation procedures executed on a computer workstation that also provides the visual display.
Owner:PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE

Intra-session control of transcranial magnetic stimulation

Described herein are methods for controlling Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation during or within a session, where direct immediate patient reported feedback is utilized to assess the effect and optimize the treatment in real time. These methods may be applicable to superficial repetitive Transcranial Magnet Stimulation (rTMS) or deep-brain stereotactic Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (sTMS). Examples of therapies that may benefit from these methods include TMS treatment of: acute pain (e.g., during dental procedures or bunionectomies), depression, or Parkinson's Disease, to name only a few. TMS systems and devices including or more patient inputs that may be used to perform these methods are also described.
Owner:CERVEL NEUROTECH

Teeth treatment device

InactiveUS6896518B2Easily and inexpensively madeTeeth fillingCoffinsDental proceduresDental Procedure
A dental tray for treating teeth using upper and lower jaw patterns formed from dental wax. The patterns are thin, ranging from about 0.02 to 0.08 inches thick, with 0.04 inches preferred. The wax is capable of softening at body temperature. The patterns include a fold line formed along their lengths so an outer portion extends from the fold line about the length of the average person's front teeth, for example, about 0.625 inches. The inner portion is slightly smaller, for example, about 0.375 inches. The inner portions have gaps to permit the folded pattern to fit inside the patient's mouth. The inside of the tray may be textured to assist in holding bleaching material. The tray can be reused, and it is suitable for bleaching, fluoride treatment, stain removal, and other conventional dental procedures.
Owner:JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER COPANIES +1

Nasal mask

A surgical mask for use in dental procedures, and oral or facial surgery, formed of a continuous sheet of flexible material comprising a nose-conforming shell incorporating adhesive material for sealing and for maintaining position on the patient during the dental or surgical procedure. The mask forms an encasement for input / output manifolds, and terminates in flexible flange at the columella-labial junction; the mask includes a manifold for receiving and directing N2O / O2 into the nasal vault of the patient, and for the removal of exhalant and the scavenging of gases from the work area.
Owner:GUYETTE ROBERT F

Pharmaceutical compositions

A method and solution for perioperatively inhibiting a variety of pain and inflammation processes at wounds from general surgical procedures including oral / dental procedures. The solution preferably includes multiple pain and inflammation inhibitory at dilute concentration in a physiologic carrier, such as saline or lactated Ringer's solution. The solution is applied by continuous irrigation of a wound during a surgical procedure for preemptive inhibition of pain and while avoiding undesirable side effects associated with oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous or intravenous application of larger doses of the agents. One preferred solution to inhibit pain and inflammation includes a serotonin2 antagonist, a serotonin3 antagonist, a histamine antagonist, a serotonin agonist, a cyclooxygenase inhibitor, a neurokinin1 antagonist, a neurokinin2 antagonist, a purinoceptor antagonist, an ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener, a calcium channel antagonist, a bradykinin1 antagonist, a bradykinin2 antagonist and a mu-opioid agonist.
Owner:OMEROS CORP

Surgical irrigation solution and method for inhibition of pain and inflammation

A method and solution for perioperatively inhibiting a variety of pain and inflammation processes at wounds from general surgical procedures including oral / dental procedures. The solution preferably includes multiple pain and inflammation inhibitory at dilute concentration in a physiologic carrier, such as saline or lactated Ringer's solution. The solution is applied by continuous irrigation of a wound during a surgical procedure for preemptive inhibition of pain and while avoiding undesirable side effects associated with oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous or intravenous application of larger doses of the agents. One preferred solution to inhibit pain and inflammation includes a serotonin2 antagonist, a serotonin3 antagonist, a histamine antagonist, a serotonin agonist, a cyclooxygenase inhibitor, a neurokinin1 antagonist, a neurokinin2 antagonist, a purinoceptor antagonist, an ATP-sensitive potassium channel opener, a calcium channel antagonist, a bradykinin1 antagonist, a bradykinin2 antagonist and a mu -opioid agonist.
Owner:OMEROS CORP

Dental Implant Identification System

A dental implant identification system is provided that aids a dental professional in identifying the type of dental implant that has been inserted in the jaw of a patient who requires restorative dental procedures.
Owner:GLOBAL IMPLANT SOLUTIONS

Systems and Methods for Balancing and Maintaining the Health of the Human Autonomic Nervous System

A protocol or procedure is provided for lowering sympathetic nervous system arousal in a person in order to prepare that person for a medical or dental procedure. First, a therapeutic dosage of one or more neurotransmitter supplements, such as a gamma aminobutyric acid formulation, a tryptophan-derived neurotransmitter precursor, and dehydroepiandrosterone are administered to the patient. Concomitantly, gelled electrodes are placed adjacent or below the mastoid. The gelled electrodes are connected to a cranial electrotherapy stimulation device that administers a sub-sensation level current to the patient. Also, a noise dampening headset is placed on the patient and a neuroacoustic entrainment recording or program is played. Next, light is blocked with black out glasses. Then, the medical or dental procedure is performed.
Owner:SOLACE LIFESCI INC

Surgical retractor system

The present invention provides an improved surgical retractor system useful for holding tissue away from a surgical site during a medical or dental procedure. In one embodiment, the surgical retractor system is comprised of a tubular member, such as a cannula, and a retractor member. In an embodiment, the retractor member may be ring shaped. The retractor member preferably may have an opening therethrough for receiving the cannula. An engaging member associated with the retractor member may be provided for rotatably engaging the cannula. In one embodiment, the cannula may have external threads that are releaseably engaged with the engaging member and allows the degree or amount of tissue retraction to be adjusted. The cannula may be configured to be used with and secured to a handle to facilitate using the retractor system. A method of using the retractor system is also disclosed.
Owner:DEPUY SYNTHES PROD INC

Tip-based computer controlled system for a hand-held dental delivery device

A tip-based computer controlled system for a dental delivery device is disclosed. The system automatically controls an operating characteristic such as power control or fluid flow based on tip identification and history. The operating characteristic may also be controlled in response to particular conditions throughout the dental procedure, such as (but not limited to) temperature, dental hygiene material, fluid type, etc. The system may provide an alert or shut off if unsafe conditions occur and / or error circumstances are detected. An operator interface is provided to configure the system and augment / override an executing control algorithm during a procedure. A method and a computer-readable storage medium are also disclosed.
Owner:FEINE JAMES MR

System and Method fo Dental Implant and Interface to Abutment For Restoration

A dental assembly for vertical attachment of an implant to a dental abutment for restorative dental procedures is disclosed. The implant includes a cylindrical body having an interior bore formed between a distal end and a proximal end. An abutment interface is formed on the proximal end of the cylindrical body. The interface includes a radial annular interior surface and a flat annular stop surface circumferentially bordering the interior bore. The assembly also includes an abutment including a stem and a post coupled to the stem. An interior bore is formed through the stem and the post. The abutment includes an interface section between the post and the stem. The interface section may include an annular radially curved exterior surface proximate to the post. The radially curved exterior surface and the circular flat surface interfaces with the abutment interface of the dental implant.
Owner:BIOMET 3I LLC

Methods, apparatus and system for use in dental procedures

A method and system are provided for providing patient data useful for dental procedures, including scanning a dental structure of a patient when coupled to a geometric structure to provide a virtual model representative of the coupling and the dental structure, and relating the virtual model to a body reference of the patient.
Owner:ALIGN TECH

Intraoral illumination device

InactiveUS7153131B2Inexpensively-manufactured and low-cost intraoralEasily positioned and securedSurgeryEndoscopesDental patientsChemical composition
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 mouth, e.g., the gum. A pressure-sensitive adhesive layer covers a portion of the walls for adhesively mounting the device to the interior surface of the mouth. A first chamber and a second chamber are within the container. The chambers are connected to each other by a frangible wall. Each of the chambers contain a chemical composition that when mixed together create a chemiluminescent reaction that produces light. When the frangible wall is fractured by flexing the container, it permits the compositions to mix within the container to create a chemiluminescent reaction that emits light through the container walls to illuminate the mouth, permitting dental procedures to be easily performed.
Owner:CROHN ENTERPRISES

Data Arrangement, Method, Dental-Care-Related Device and Software Product for Dental-Care Quality Assurance

The invention relates to a data arrangement in connection with dental care, which arrangement includes at least one dental-care device (U, T) and a data system (S). In the arrangement, information related to a predetermined dental treatment event performed by the dental care device (U, T) is transmitted and stored in the data system (S), such as data of device parameters, instruments (X) or filling material (Y) or time used in the procedure. In the arrangement, the treatment event may be identified, for example, via the control system of the dental-care device (U, T) or by reading an identifier by means of an electronic reader device (L1, L2). The information related to the dental procedure is stored in the data system (S) patient-, instrument- or material-specifically so that it may be utilised afterwards, in case required.
Owner:PLANMECA

Dental Appliance and Method for Removing Bodily and Other Fluids From a Dental Site

According to a present invention embodiment, a dental appliance maintains a patient mouth in an open state, retracts tissue, and evacuates bodily and / or other fluids from a dental site. The dental appliance includes an elongated tube configured with a looped section. The elongated tube is flexible, where the looped section is adjustable and manipulated to enable the dental appliance to accommodate mouths of various dental patients. Further, the looped section is resilient in order to maintain the patient mouth in an open state for dental procedures. In addition, the elongated tube includes perforations to remove bodily or other fluids from the patient mouth. A vacuum or suction device is coupled to an end of the elongated tube, where suction is applied to the tube to draw bodily or other fluids from the patient mouth through the perforations and remove these fluids from a dental site.
Owner:AMES INGER MARIE

Compositions, methods and kits for hemostasis and sealing of pulp during invasive dental procedures

InactiveUS6309221B1Strong adhesionAvoid infectionImpression capsTeeth fillingPropylhexedrine hydrochlorideSealant
Compositions, methods and kits for providing hemostasis and sealing of exposed tooth pulp and / or pink dentin. The inventive methods and kits employ propylhexedrine as a hemostatic agent, such as in the form of an aqueous composition of propylhexedrine hydrochloride, and an adhesive sealant composition. The propylhexedrine solution is advantageously applied to the exposed pulp and pink dentin by means of a cotton pellet or other absorbent applicator. The adhesive sealant composition is advantageously applied to exposed pulp and pink dentin, which has been previously treated with the propylhexedrine solution, by means of a syringe. The adhesive sealant composition may include an alkyl methacrylate having an oxyphosphorus group, a polymerization initiator and an antimicrobial agent, such as calcium hydroxide. The adhesive sealant composition can be polymerized in situ and is used to prevent ingress by microorgaism into an area of the tooth being treated.
Owner:ULTRADENT PROD INC

Multi-Purpose Dental Instrument

A dental mirror tool having a body comprises a manifold disposed on the tool body proximate the mirror, a plurality of output ports disposed in an outlet side of the manifold and disposed to emit streams of light and fluid and air or suction toward a predetermined target, and a selection system for selecting the light, fluid, or air or suction emitted toward the predetermined target. In another aspect, a method for directing streams of light, fluid, air, or suction toward a target during a dental procedure, comprising the steps of attaching a manifold having output orifices for light, fluids, air, or suction to a body of the tool; connecting the orifices to sources of light, fluid, air, or suction; and controlling a substance emitted from the orifices to be directed toward the target.
Owner:MORENO JACKELYNE

Dental unilateral bite block

A sheet of material having a central body portion with attached wings capable of folding towards each other on either side. The wings of the bite block fold toward each other along fold lines adjacent the central body portion and provide a structure for biting down upon for propping the mouth of a patient open during a dental procedure. A mirrored surface may be placed on the central body portion for improving visibility in the mouth. In a unilateral bite block embodiment, the unilateral bite block is placed in only one side of the mouth. The bite block may be made inexpensively and is disposable.
Owner:CENTRIX

System and method for dental education simulation

InactiveUS20080176198A1Educational modelsDental anesthesiaEngineering
A dental anesthesia simulator for dental procedure training is provided comprising a dental mannequin constructed of an acrylic material, comprising an upper and lower jaw portion covered by replaceable mucous membrane textures; a flexible position sensor for determining the location of an instrument, wherein the sensor means is located between the upper and lower jaw portions and the replaceable mucous membrane textures; and a processor means for processing information from the flexible position sensor regarding the location of the instrument.
Owner:ANSARI MURTUZA +1

Dental tooth spacer assembly

An improved dental tooth spacer assembly provides a safe separation of the restoring tooth and the adjacent tooth during dental procedures. The improved dental tooth spacer assembly includes a separating portion made of a durable flexible material, and comprising a first wall and a second wall. Also the improved dental tooth spacer assembly includes a fixing member comprising an elongated body, a first wing and a second wing.
Owner:KARAPETYAN ARMEN
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