| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| RE38823 |
Polymerizable isolation barriers with enhanced tissue adherence and methods for forming and usin |
October 11, 2005 |
| The polymerizable dental isolation barrier has a monomer and an initiator. The barrier composition has at least one additive including a polymer strength reducer, a wet tissue adherence accentuator, and a reflective material The polymer strength reducer is an organic compound that preven |
| RE38722 |
Polymerizable isolation barriers containing reflective materials and methods for forming and usi |
April 12, 2005 |
| The polymerizable dental isolation barrier has a monomer and an initiator. The barrier composition has at least one additive including a polymer strength reducer, a wet tissue adherence accentuator, and a reflective material. The polymer strength reducer is an organic compound that p |
| RE38721 |
Polymerizable isolation barriers with reduced polymerization strength and methods for forming an |
April 12, 2005 |
| The polymerizable dental isolation barrier has a monomer and an initiator. The barrier composition has at least one additive including a polymer strength reducer, a wet tissue adherence accentuator, and a reflective material. The polymer strength reducer is an organic compound that p |
| D530013 |
Dental illumination device |
October 10, 2006 |
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| D529613 |
Dental illumination device |
October 3, 2006 |
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| D443691 |
Dental hand instrument with a smooth wavy handgrip portion |
June 12, 2001 |
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| D442690 |
Dental hand instrument with opposing smooth wavy handgrip portions |
May 22, 2001 |
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| D351661 |
Combined organizer and tray for an endodontic dental kit |
October 18, 1994 |
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| D322317 |
Syringe plunger |
December 10, 1991 |
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| D316176 |
Glove donning aid |
April 16, 1991 |
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| 7398598 |
Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments |
July 15, 2008 |
| 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 |
| 7367804 |
Endodontic instrument extractor tool manufactured from a shape memory material and related kits |
May 6, 2008 |
| An endodontic instrument extractor tool is configured for removing a fragment of a broken endodontic instrument that has become lodged within a root canal of a tooth. The extractor tool comprises an elongate shaft, including a hollow gripping body at a distal end, and a proximal handle |
| 7357789 |
Specially designed syringes for dispensing granular or powdered solids |
April 15, 2008 |
| An apparatus and method for delivering a granular or powdered material, e.g., a bone growth promoting material. The inventive syringe apparatus includes a syringe barrel having a proximal and distal end, a lid attached to the syringe barrel that is selectively movable between an open |
| 7322105 |
Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments by milling |
January 29, 2008 |
| A method for manufacturing endodontic instruments by milling. A provided metallic (e.g., a nickel-titanium alloy or stainless steel) thread or wire having a longitudinal axis is advanced along its longitudinal axis at a feedrate while contacting at least a portion of the metallic thread |
| 7320598 |
Method for filling and sealing a root canal |
January 22, 2008 |
| A root canal is filled and/or sealed using a hydrophilic sealing composition, optionally in combination with other filling materials. The sealing composition may include one or more resins that promote adhesion to hydrophilic dental tissues. The composition may be introduced into the |
| 7314610 |
Dental compositions having anti-stokes up converters and methods of use |
January 1, 2008 |
| A dental composition can include at least one polymerizable resin and at least one anti-stokes up converter. Alternatively, a two-part composition can include at least one dental composition configured for placement onto a person's tooth, and at least one anti-stokes up converter to be |
| 7278852 |
Kit of sub-kits for placing a dental post |
October 9, 2007 |
| A kit of dental sub-kits for use in placing a dental post in a prepared recess (e.g., a root canal) of a person's tooth. The kit includes a tray having an interior recess configured to removably receive therein a plurality of individual dental sub-kits. Each sub-kit may have an assoc |
| 7267546 |
Light meter for detecting and measuring intensity of two or more wavelengths of light |
September 11, 2007 |
| A light meter for detecting two or more different wavelengths of light and methods for determining whether a light source configured to emit light at two or more dominant wavelengths is working properly. The inventive light meter includes a housing, two or more receiving means for receiv |
| 7264471 |
Methods and kits for bleaching teeth while protecting adjacent gingival tissue |
September 4, 2007 |
| Dental bleaching methods and kits employ a dental bleaching composition, a protective composition and a barrier layer. The dental bleaching composition is positioned so as to contact a person's tooth surfaces. The protective composition is positioned so as to shield a person's gingival |
| 7261563 |
Methods of filling a root canal with adhesive endodontic cones and polymerizable filling and sea |
August 28, 2007 |
| An adhesive endodontic cone is chemically compatible with endodontic sealant resins, including hydrophilic resins used for sealing a root canal chamber. The adhesive endodontic cone comprises a hydrophobic elastomer substrate that is sized and shaped so as to be at least partially in |
| 7261562 |
Water-indicating endodontic monitoring devices |
August 28, 2007 |
| Water-indicating endodontic monitoring devices include an endodontic cone formed of a water absorptive material, and a chemical indicator comprising at least one cobalt salt applied to the water absorptive material. Alternatively, the water-indicating endodontic points may include a |
| 7261559 |
Syringe delivery system for dispensing a dental composite or other highly viscous material |
August 28, 2007 |
| A syringe delivery system for dispensing a highly viscous material through a syringe delivery opening. The system includes a syringe barrel having a delivery opening, a plunger including a threaded shaft that threadably engages the syringe barrel for selectively dispensing a viscous mate |
| 7247022 |
Dental tray system with releasable hold inner and outer dental trays |
July 24, 2007 |
| A dental treatment system used to treat (e.g., bleach) a person's teeth. The inventive system includes an inner dental treatment tray having a tray configuration so as to fit over at least a portion of a person's upper or lower dental arch. The inner dental treatment tray is sufficie |
| 7234939 |
Dental instruments having a handle formed by two-shot molding |
June 26, 2007 |
| A dental instrument having a two-shot molded handle and methods for making the same. The dental instrument includes a dental instrument shank of metal with a handle formed near the proximal end of the shank. The handle includes a first polymer formed over a portion of the shank, and a se |
| 7226289 |
Method for overmolding polymers over dental tools |
June 5, 2007 |
| A method for overmolding a plurality of polymers having different properties onto a dental instrument. The method involves providing a dental instrument substrate made of metal, overmolding a first polymer onto a portion of the dental instrument substrate, and then applying a second |
| 7226287 |
Kits comprising a plurality of bite ramps having different angles for orthodontic treatment |
June 5, 2007 |
| A bite ramp includes a tooth-attachment element and ramp element. The tooth-attachment element is sized and configured for bonding to the lingual surface of a person's tooth, while the ramp element may be either fixed or else hingedly or bendably adjustable relative to the tooth-atta |
| 7210814 |
Dental curing light with specially arranged LEDs |
May 1, 2007 |
| A dental curing light including an elongate wand having a proximal end and a distal end, a plurality of LEDs disposed at or near a distal end of the elongate wand and a printed circuit board for mounting the plurality of LEDs. The LEDs include a main through mount LED and a plurality of |
| 7198623 |
Fiber-coated dental infusor systems and methods of use |
April 3, 2007 |
| A method for controlling bleeding during dental procedures using a medicament delivery system having a medicament under pressure and a hollow cannula having a fiber coated distal delivery end through which the medicament is dispensed, includes: (i) applying under hydraulic pressure a |
| 7198619 |
Valve syringe |
April 3, 2007 |
| Valve syringes of the invention include a syringe barrel and an applicator valve adapted to rotate relative to the barrel between closed and open positions. In the open position, one or more slots in the applicator valve align with one or more holes in a discharge end of the syringe |
| 7195485 |
Kits for placement of a dental post |
March 27, 2007 |
| A dental kit for use in placing a dental post in a prepared recess (e.g., a root canal) of a person's tooth. The dental kit includes a finishing drill, a plurality of permanent dental posts, a dental post analog, and optionally, a starter drill. The kit also includes a container having a |
| 7195482 |
Dental curing device having a heat sink for dissipating heat |
March 27, 2007 |
| 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 compri |
| 7192280 |
Dental bleaching devices having a protective adhesive region |
March 20, 2007 |
| Dental bleaching devices in the shape of a dental tray, strip or patch include a barrier layer, a dental bleaching composition, and a protective adhesive composition that protects a person's gums from the dental bleaching composition during use. The barrier layer protects the bleachi |
| 7192276 |
Dental curing light adapted to emit light at a desired angle |
March 20, 2007 |
| A dental device configured for curing light-curable compounds includes an extension portion conforming along a first axis, and a handle portion conforming along an intersecting axis, the axes forming an obtuse angle. An LED light source is disposed on the extension portion, and faces awa |
| 7173075 |
Gas releasing sealing and filling compositions |
February 6, 2007 |
| Sealing and filling compositions for use in filling and/or sealing a root canal. The sealer and filler compositions include a polymerizable material that shrinks when polymerized. The composition also includes a gas releasing component that at least partially offsets the shrinkage ca |
| 7172423 |
Substantially solid bleaching or treatment compositions in the form of inserts for dental trays, |
February 6, 2007 |
| Substantially solid dental bleaching or treatment compositions in the form of an insert for placement within a dental tray. The compositions comprise a substantially solid dental bleaching composition that has increased adhesiveness to teeth when moistened with saliva or water. The i |
| 7169134 |
Apparatus with rotatable valve syringe |
January 30, 2007 |
| Valve syringes of the invention include a barrel, a plunger and an applicator valve. The applicator valve, which controls the flow of the fluid material contained within the barrel, can rotate at the end of the barrel between an open position and a closed position. In the open positi |
| 7168951 |
Reinforced gingival retraction cord |
January 30, 2007 |
| Gingival retraction cords are constructed from two or more strands that are interlocked to form a knitted, braided, woven, or twisted retraction cord. At least one strand is made from an absorbent material and another strand is made from a degradation-resistant material, such as nylon, |
| 7144250 |
Rechargeable dental curing light |
December 5, 2006 |
| 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 re |
| 7137814 |
Dental treatment tray comprising a plasticized resin for improved moldability and conformability |
November 21, 2006 |
| A dental treatment tray used to provide a desired treatment is injection molded from a composition that includes at least one thermoplastic resin and at least plasticizer. The plasticized thermoplastic resin permits the dental treatment tray to be injection molded even while having a wal |
| 7128899 |
Bleaching device comprising a barrier layer and a bleaching composition comprising polyvinylpyrr |
October 31, 2006 |
| A dental bleaching composition comprises a dental bleaching agent and a polyvinylpyrrolidone thickening agent. The bleaching composition may include water, flavoring agents, a basic substance and desensitizing agents, as desired. Polyvinylpyrrolidone avoids acid etching and chelation |
| 7121828 |
Reinforced gingival retraction cord |
October 17, 2006 |
| A gingival retraction cord is constructed from two or more strands that are formed into a plurality of interlocking loops so as to form a knitted retraction cord. At least one strand is made from an absorbent material and another strand is made from a degradation-resistant material such |
| 7106523 |
Optical lens used to focus led light |
September 12, 2006 |
| An aspheric lens focuses light emitting from a light-emitting diode (LED) of a light-generating dental device for curing light-curable compounds during dental procedures. The LED is preferably affixed to the end of an extension arm extending away from a light-generating dental device. A |
| 7097449 |
Dental brackets for retaining a medicament-releasing pellet on a tooth and kits including such b |
August 29, 2006 |
| The present invention is directed to a dental bracket and associated kit used to attach a medicament-releasing pellet on a tooth. The kit is designed to provide slow release of fluoride or other medicament over a desired period of time. The medicament release kit includes a medicamen |
| 7074042 |
Tray-like dental bleaching devices having a barrier layer and a substantially solid bleaching co |
July 11, 2006 |
| Dental bleaching devices in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like form include an outer barrier layer and an inner bleaching layer. The bleaching layer comprises a substantially solid dental bleaching composition that has increased adhesiveness to teeth when moistened with saliva o |
| 7074040 |
Ball lens for use with a dental curing light |
July 11, 2006 |
| 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 guide distal to the |
| 7059858 |
Universal tray design having anatomical features to enhance fit |
June 13, 2006 |
| A tray-shaped dental treatment device includes a moisture-resistant barrier layer having a front side wall and a bottom wall, and a dental treatment composition. In addition, the tray-shaped dental treatment device includes at least one of the following anatomical features to enhance |
| 7059857 |
Substantially solid desensitizing compositions and devices having a tray-like configuration and |
June 13, 2006 |
| Dental desensitizing compositions are in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like configuration, optionally in combination with a protective barrier layer. Shaped desensitizing compositions comprise a substantially solid dental desensitizing composition that has increased adhesiveness to |
| 7056118 |
Compositions and devices having a tray-like configuration for delivering a medicament and method |
June 6, 2006 |
| Medicament compositions are in the shape of a dental tray or tray-like configuration, optionally in combination with a protective barrier layer. Shaped medicament compositions comprise a substantially solid medicament layer that has increased adhesiveness to teeth and/or gingiva when |
| 7056116 |
Heat sink for dental curing light comprising a plurality of different materials |
June 6, 2006 |
| 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 with th |
| 7052275 |
Kits and methods for bleaching and desensitizing teeth |
May 30, 2006 |
| Kits for bleaching and desensitizing a person's teeth include 1) at least one dental bleaching composition or device in the shape of a dental tray or having a tray-like configuration and 2) at least one dental desensitizing composition or device in the shape of a dental tray or havin |
