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20080220389 | Circulating cooling structure for optical curing apparatus - A circulating cooling structure for optical curing apparatus which emits light of a selected wavelength to cure dental material such as a filler of teeth includes a casing and a heating element located in the casing which has an air inlet at one side where the heating element is located in a corresponding manner to receive air intake and an air outlet to allow the intake air to pass through the heating element and be discharged outside, thereby to provide an effective cooling means. When the optical curing apparatus is in use the air inlet is located at a lower side while the air outlet is located at a higher side, thus heated air flows upwards due to convection and external air can pass through the heating element to carry away a portion of heat energy and be discharged outside to achieve cooling effect. | 09-11-2008 |
20080233533 | Light curing device - The invention relates to a light curing device, comprising a light source which is accommodated in a housing which has a light exit, through which light leaves the housing. It is provided that the light exiting direction of the light beam is variable, in particular infinitely variable. | 09-25-2008 |
20080254405 | 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 the oral cavity of a subject in the method of the present invention. | 10-16-2008 |
20080268401 | Led Having Wide Wavelength-Range and Light Curing Unit Using the Same - The present invention provides a light-curing unit, comprising an LED having two or more light-emitting chips for emitting light in different respective wavelength ranges among wavelength ranges for curing photopolymers so that the LED emits light in a wavelength range of 400 nm to 500 nm; a power source for supplying electric power to the LED; and a housing formed to take the shape of a rod that can be introduced into the mouth of a person so as to limit the position and light-emitting direction of the LED. With the use of the LED and the light-curing unit using the same according to the present invention, there are advantages in that it is possible to cure (light cure) all photopolymers that are light curable at different wavelengths, expenses for purchase and management of equipment can be reduced, and convenience can be ensured since the LED and the light-curing unit can be used in common regardless of the kinds of photopolymers. | 10-30-2008 |
20080274436 | Optically regulated dental light unit - A dental system includes a light source, a power supply that adjusts a quantity of light produced by the light source, a measuring device that measures a quantity of light received from the light source, an input, through which user data, including a desired quantity of light, can be entered, and a controller which, together with the measuring device, forms at least part of a feedback loop. The controller receives the user data and communicates with the measuring device and the power supply so that the power supply adjusts a quantity of light emitted by the light source. As a result, the quantity of light received from the light source becomes substantially equal to the desired quantity of light. | 11-06-2008 |
20080274437 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IDENTIFYING TOOTH-COLOURED TOOTH FILLING RESIDUES - A tooth is irradiated with light ( | 11-06-2008 |
20080286713 | TOOTHBRUSH WITH ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - Disclosed herein are toothbrushes. The toothbrushes have an illumination system. In some arrangements, the toothbrush can have bristles that are illuminated by the illumination system. The illumination system can be positioned with a toothbrush head having bristles with metal particles disposed in or on the bristles. | 11-20-2008 |
20090017414 | Dental Handpiece - The present invention relates to a dental handpiece ( | 01-15-2009 |
20090029311 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WHITENING TEETH - An apparatus ( | 01-29-2009 |
20090035717 | Electromagnetic radiation emitting toothbrush and transparent dentifrice system - A cleaning and whitening system for teeth having an electromagnetic radiation emitting toothbrush and a dentifrice with a photosensitive agent is disclosed. The toothbrush has a cleaning surface, such as bristles. The toothbrush is also adapted to direct electromagnetic radiation toward the cleaning surface. The electromagnetic radiation may be monochromatic or polychromatic. Further, the electromagnetic radiation may be substantially free of ultraviolet radiation. Additionally, the electromagnetic radiation may consist essentially of wavelengths within a range of 300 to 750 nanometers. The photosensitive agent is dispersed throughout the dentifrice. The dentifrice transmits the electromagnetic radiation through a varying thickness disposed over a target surface during use of the system. As a result, a significant portion of the photosensitive agent reacts, resulting in whitening stains, removing and/or disclosing undesired substances, and/or foaming. The dentifrice may be clear and may have clear abrasive particles. A method for tuning the cleaning and whitening system for teeth includes formulating the dentifrice with photosensitive agents that react to a range of electromagnetic radiation and providing a toothbrush that emits that electromagnetic radiation range. Another method of tuning the cleaning and whitening system includes designing a toothbrush that emits a range of electromagnetic radiation and formulating a dentifrice with photosensitive agents that react to the electromagnetic radiation range. | 02-05-2009 |
20090047618 | Handset and Optical Tip for Photosynthesis - A handset includes a high power LED and a vibrator. An optical tip includes a stepwise tapered portion for insertion into a root canal. The optical tip is used in combination with the vibrator for distributing a photosynthesizer in a root canal. The optical tip is used in combination with the LED for activating the photosynthesizer. | 02-19-2009 |
20090053667 | System and Device for Identifying Optical Characteristics of a Tooth and Method Used Thereby - A device for identifying the optical characteristics of a tooth, which comprises a light source for sequentially emitting a plurality of radiations of different wavelengths; an optical conductor for conducting the radiations onto the tooth; a sensor for collecting radiations reflected by the tooth; a comparator for determining whether the intensities of the collected radiations fall within a predefined range; and an indicator for signaling the resulting determination. | 02-26-2009 |
20090053668 | Novel dental dam and methods of using same - The present invention is a system for performing a dental procedure that reduces or eliminates particulates produced during the procedure from being deposited in the mouth of the patient or about the area where the dental procedure is performed. This system comprises, an enclosed dental dam having a semi-rigid upper ring, lower ring and semi-flexible dome. The semi-rigid upper ring has a snap connector along its interior perimeter edge and a first radially outward extending lip along its top side. Then semi-rigid lower ring has a snap connector able to be received by the interior perimeter edge of the semi-rigid upper ring for holding a flexible sheet having an aperture for sealing about a tooth and a second radially outward extending lip. When the upper and lower rings are connected the first and second radially outward extending lips form a snap fit adapter. The semi-flexible dome has an upper surface having at least two apertures and the base having a snap fit adapter along its inner perimeter edge for being received by the groove formed between the radially outward extending lips when the upper and lower rings are connected. One of the at least two apertures is able to receive an air abrasive drill for removing tooth material and the other is able to receive a dental camera for visualizing the tooth during the dental procedure. | 02-26-2009 |
20090068613 | PORTABLE COLOR CORRECTED OVER HEAD DENTAL LIGHT TO MATCH SHADES OF TEETH WITH TRUE CHROMATIC EFFICIENCY AND TO ACCELERATE TOOTH WHITENING - A portable color corrected light for the correct matching of tooth shades and acceleration of tooth whitening has been developed. In order to accurately match the tint and hue (true color) of teeth, the device provides 5500 to 6500 Kelvin, ambient-independent light with the ability to block or overwhelm ambient light to get a precise “color” reading of that tooth. The same light can accelerate the tooth whitening process with the addition of photo-accelerators to increase the decomposition of H | 03-12-2009 |
20090075228 | DENTAL OBSERVATION APPARATUS - Caries located at a position that cannot be directly viewed, such as one of the adjacent surfaces between teeth, can be observed with high contrast, and the spread and the degree of invasion of the caries can be observed. A dental observation apparatus has: an irradiating unit radiating illumination light including an infrared region; a detecting unit separately detecting fluorescence generated from a caries portion by irradiation with the illumination light and scattered light of the illumination light at the tooth; and an image processing unit which forms a fluorescence image based on the fluorescence detected by the detecting unit, which forms a scattered light image capable of identifying a boundary between an enamel layer and a dentine layer, the layers having different scattering properties, based on the intensity of the scattered light detected by the detecting unit, and which combines the fluorescence image and the scattered light image. | 03-19-2009 |
20090075229 | PROBES AND BIOFLUIDS FOR TREATING AND REMOVING DEPOSITS FROM TISSUE SURFACES - An endodontic probe is used to perform disinfection procedures on target tissues within root canal passages and tubules. The endodontic probe can include an electromagnetic radiation emitting fiber optic tip having a distal end and a radiation emitting region disposed proximally of the distal end. According to one aspect, the endodontic probe can include a porous structure that encompasses a region of the fiber optic tip excluding the radiation emitting region and that is loaded with biologically-active particles, cleaning particles, biologically-active agents, or cleaning agents for delivery from the porous structure onto the target tissues. Another aspect can include provision of the endodontic probe with an adjustable channel-depth indicator, which encompasses a region of the fiber optic tip besides the radiation emitting region and which is movable in proximal and distal directions along a surface of the fiber optic tip to facilitate the provision of depth-of-insertion information to users of the endodontic probe. | 03-19-2009 |
20090081605 | PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY DEVICE ADAPTED FOR USE WITH SCALER - The present invention provides a scaler light delivery device comprising a light delivery tip and a light delivery assembly comprising a housing member, a light source and an electronic assembly comprising magnetic means, a rectifier and current control means, wherein the light delivery tip is in secured but removable communication with the light delivery assembly; the light source is in electrical communication with the electronic assembly; the device is adapted for insertion into a receiver of a scaler and when the device is in communication with the receiver, the electronic assembly converts magnetic field energy provided by the receiver into electric energy to power the light source thereby allowing the device to deliver light out of the light delivery tip in a desired illumination pattern and at least one predetermined wavelength. The present invention also includes a method of making the device and using it. | 03-26-2009 |
20090087811 | Method for measuring a body having at least one semitransparent layer - The invention relates to a method for detecting properties or alterations in at least one semitransparent layer of a body of a tooth by applying light escaping from at least one light guide via the front thereof to the body, as well as for recording at least one area of the body by means of a camera and subsequently assessing the image determined by the sensor. In order to be able to detect alterations or properties with high accuracy and a high image quality, it is proposed to place the front of the light guide on the body in order to subject the body to the light of the light guide. | 04-02-2009 |
20090130622 | Method and Apparatus for Disinfecting or Sterilizing a Root Canal System Using Lasers Targeting Water - Method and apparatus for disinfecting and/or sterilizing a root canal system by targeting the water content of disease and debris in the canals. The laser technique of employs a frequency of the wavelength emissions between about 930 to about 1065 nanometers with an optimum of 980 nm. This range of wavelengths targets the water content of tissue cells and pathogens as well as any residual organic debris in water within the root canal system after its preparation while being poorly absorbed by the surrounding dentin. The selection of the optimum wavelength produces significant effects generating and advancing treatment to the targeted aqueous environments. This is due to the rapid energy absorption by the water and the subsequent creation of gas bubbles, liberation of heat and subsequent propulsion of waves of heat and gas that impact along the canal walls and ramifications resulting in an enhanced bacterial kill and cleaning of the canal walls and ramifications. No dyes or other additives are necessary to enhance the effectiveness of the laser kill of bacteria, etc. | 05-21-2009 |
20090142724 | 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 tooth by a light source contained within the lamp head. The spacer and lamp head may be formed integrally. If formed separately, both the lamp head and the spacer may include formations. | 06-04-2009 |
20090148807 | Method and apparatus for imaging three-dimensional structure - An apparatus for determining surface topology of a portion ( | 06-11-2009 |
20090148808 | Dental Device Comprising a Light Guide and a Light Source - A novel dental device is disclosed for facilitating oral hygiene. The device includes a light source and a light guide, where light from the light source is propagated through the light guide so that it refracts from the end thereof. Through this refraction it at least partially illuminates bristles, or dental floss or a dental pick and in use illuminates, at least partially, teeth and gums within the mouth. Preferably the dental device utilizes a light source of such a wavelength that facilitates killing of bacteria. | 06-11-2009 |
20090155735 | DENTAL TREATMENT OR EXAMINATION APPARATUS - A dental apparatus uses a white light interferometer ( | 06-18-2009 |
20090176185 | Dental handpiece - A dental handpiece comprising of: a handle, a probe & camera installed at the front of the handle, a LCD attached to the handle where the LCD is connected to the camera. | 07-09-2009 |
20090176186 | AIR/LIGHT DENTAL DEVICE - A hand held curing light device having an integral, self-contained compressed-air system, which allows the operator to complete a procedure involving the use of light-curable compounds using a single hand-held instrument. | 07-09-2009 |
20090191504 | INTRA-ORAL LIGHTING DEVICE AND LIGHTING METHOD - An intra-oral lighting device for illuminating a tooth located in the mouth of a patient, the device including a source of light, and a probe through which light from the source of light is transmitted, the probe including a tip from which light received from the source of light by the probe is emitted, the tip being insertable by a user into an aperture bored into the enamel of the patient's tooth whereby the tooth is illuminated from within by light emitted from the tip. Also, a method of illuminating a tooth disposed in the mouth of a patient, including the steps of drilling into the tooth a hole that extends into the tooth enamel, inserting into the drilled hole the tip of a light-transmitting probe connected to a source of light, and emitting light from the probe tip disposed in the drilled hole, whereby the tooth is illuminated from within by light transmitted into and through the tooth enamel from the probe tip. | 07-30-2009 |
20090208893 | Insertion, Devices, Methods and System for Use in Dentistry - A dental insertion for a tooth filling, the insertion having a surface and a body extending from the surface, wherein at least one cavity is arranged in the surface, the cavity extending at least from the surface to a center of the body. Further, a dental insertion dummy having similar dimensions to a dental insertion, a device for handling of a dental insertion, a device of an electromagnetic radiation-conducting material for insertion into a dental insertion, a method for incorporating a dental insertion for a tooth filling into an interproximal space, a system including one or more of the insertions and devices and a method for production of insertions for dental treatment. | 08-20-2009 |
20090208894 | Curing Light - The present invention relates to curing light devices for use in dentistry. Specifically, this invention relates to curing light devices generating convergent and uniform light with high intensity. The curing light device has a handle portion and a front portion wherein a light module is located in a desirable position in the interior of the front portion. The light module may include a light source comprising at least three LEDs in a compact manner, an optical element adapted to direct and/or focus the LEDs, and a lens cap to protect the LEDs and the optical elements. The lens cap may include a peripheral groove extending more than half of the periphery of the lens cap, which provides a longer engagement portion and thus a more secured attachment when “over-centeredly” engaging with a receiving edge on the light emitting end. A substantially precise alignment is achieved between the LEDs and corresponding lenses on the optical element to minimize heat dissipation and to increase the runtime and intensity of the curing light device. The curing light has an effective beam diameter of at least about 9 mm with output homogeneity of up to about 6 mm away from the emitting end. | 08-20-2009 |
20090215004 | ARTICULATING DENTAL OPERATORY LIGHT - An articulating dental operatory light having an electrically powered light source and a mounting assembly with at least a ball and socket joint, and optionally an additional joint, for multi-axial and multi-directional positioning and adjusting of the lamp head assembly, and a rotational stop for preventing damage to electrical wires passing through the joints. The rotational stop comprises a keyed shaft containing the electrical wires, that cooperates with the ball portion of the joint, and a first stop member connected to a remote end of the keyed shaft that interferes with a second stop member, thereby preventing a full 360 degree rotation of the ball portion relative to the socket member of the joint and minimizing twisting damage to the electrical wires. | 08-27-2009 |
20090220908 | Dental and Medical Treatments and Procedures - A method treating a root canal in a tooth by introducing into the pulp chamber of a tooth and pulsing a laser light into the fluid reservoir so as to disintegrate pulp within the root canal without generation of any significant heat in said liquid fluid so as to avoid elevating the temperature of any of the dentin, tooth, or other adjacent tissue more than about 5° C. | 09-03-2009 |
20090233254 | Dental light devices having an improved heat sink - The present invention relates to a heat sink material that can more efficiently remove or divert heat from a light source or sources with a given weight of heat sink material when compared to a heat sink made of a solid block of thermally conductive material such as metal. It further relates to a heat sink that can more efficiently remove or divert heat from a curing light device when a reduced weight of heat sink material is used. The inventive heat sink has at least one suitable phase change material including organic materials, inorganic materials and combinations thereof. These materials can undergo substantially reversible phase changes, and can typically go through a large, if not an infinite number of cycles without losing their effectiveness. | 09-17-2009 |
20090253094 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING INFECTED TISSUE - An apparatus and method for detecting infected tissue are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a light source for producing a light beam and an optical element having an input end optically coupled to the light source and an output end arranged to direct the light beam as a confocal beam into tissue. The apparatus also comprise a detector optically coupled to the optical element to receive a return beam back from the tissue stimulated by the confocal beam and to generate an output dependent upon the return beam. An analyser is arranged to analyse the output of the detector to determine whether the return beam is indicative of infected tissue. The use of a confocal beam allows it to be directed to a specific predetermined point or depth in tissue, such as a tooth, thus eliminating the ‘swamping effect’ of the bulk background tissue. Thus an embodiment of the apparatus is more sensitive at detecting infected tissue. | 10-08-2009 |
20090263759 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING ABNORMALITY IN TOOTH STRUCTURE - An illuminating radiation beam is directed toward a potentially or actually carious structure (particularly a tooth). A detector detects acoustic oscillations set up in the structure resultant from the illuminating radiation and produces an output signal dependent upon the magnitude of the oscillations detected. Signals from the detector are processed to predict the presence or magnitude of carious infection of the structure. | 10-22-2009 |
20090291409 | MEDICAL INSTRUMENT - A medical instrument for dental treatments using a laser that comprises at least two laser modules with different wavelengths, the modules being connected to an electronic controller. A changeover switch is situated between the electronic controller and the laser modules, the switch being used to connect the electronic controller to one or other of the laser modules. | 11-26-2009 |
20090298004 | TUNNELLING PROBE - An electromagnetically induced cutting mechanism provides accurate cutting operations on soft tissues. The electromagnetically induced cutter is adapted to interact with atomized fluid particles. A tissue remover comprises an aspiration cannula housing a fluid and energy guide for conducting electromagnetically induced cutting forces to the site within a patient's body for aspiration of soft tissue. An endodontic probe is used to perform disinfection procedures on target tissues within root canal passages and tubules. The endodontic probe can include an electromagnetic radiation emitting fiber optic tip having a distal end and a radiation emitting region disposed proximally of the distal end. According to one aspect, the endodontic probe can include a porous structure that encompasses a region of the fiber optic tip excluding the radiation emitting region and that is loaded with biologically-active particles, cleaning particles, biologically-active agents, or cleaning agents for delivery from the porous structure onto the target tissues. Another aspect can include provision of the endodontic probe with an adjustable channel-depth indicator, which encompasses a region of the fiber optic tip besides the radiation emitting region and which is movable in proximal and distal directions along a surface of the fiber optic tip to facilitate the provision of depth-of-insertion information to users of the endodontic probe. | 12-03-2009 |
20090298005 | Single Use Periodontal Probe - The subject invention provides single use periodontal probes. In preferred embodiments as described herein the probes of the subject invention can be used with a recording apparatus for simultaneously measuring and recording the depth of the periodontal pocket (gingival sulcus) and more particularly, to a unit employing a periodontal depth probe operably connected to a recording device, capable of producing a permanent visual record of the measured pocket depth. In further embodiments, the probes of the subject invention can be used to deliver and/or collect materials for prevention, treatment and/or diagnosis of periodontal conditions. | 12-03-2009 |
20090305185 | Method Of Designing Custom Articulator Inserts Using Four-Dimensional Data - The present invention provides methods for designing dental articulator inserts from 3d dental data (4d datasets). These 4d datasets may be used directly to provide a jaw motion model suitable for enhanced CAD or, they may be used to derive mathematical expressions that are then used to design dental articulator inserts. The methods of the invention are based on acquiring time-based 3d data representing the upper and lower teeth. Each datum in the 4d dataset may therefore contain an accurate record of the relationship between the upper and lower arch in three dimensions. | 12-10-2009 |
20100003633 | Apparatus for light-curing a dental object - The invention relates to an apparatus for irradiating an object, in particular for light-curing a dental object by means of a first radiation, the apparatus comprising at least one radiation source for emitting the first radiation, the apparatus further comprising at least one radiation sensor for measuring at least a second radiation, and the apparatus further comprising a housing. The second radiation is the first radiation reelected by the object. | 01-07-2010 |
20100009309 | Prophylactic Systems for Dental Instruments and Methods for Using the Same - A prophylactic system | 01-14-2010 |
20100040993 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETECTING DENTAL PATHOLOGIES - A diagnostic tool for detection of dental pathology is provided that functions as a self-contained, handheld unit. The tool includes a light probe and a housing within which are located an optical source, an optical detector, an analysis processor and a power source. The components within the housing are integrated on a support which is removable from the housing. The housing is in multiple pieces which may be connected together during operation, and disconnected to allow removal of the support. This allows for sterilization of the housing and light probe without the electrical components of the device. | 02-18-2010 |
20100047733 | Device, system and method for procedures associated with the intra-oral cavity - A device and system for use in procedures associated with the intra-oral cavity, the device having a probe member and a handpiece for holding the elongate probe member, the probe member having an elongate distal portion capable of being manipulated in the intra-oral cavity, the probe member comprising: at least one treatment channel having a distal opening in the elongate distal portion, the at least one treatment channel being configured for enabling operation of a suitable tool via the distal opening; at least one illumination channel comprising a first light guide having a first proximal end configured for optical coupling to a light source system, and a second distal end in the distal portion for illuminating regions of interest during operation of the device; at least one light collection channel configured for optical coupling to an imaging system and for collecting and transmitting light reflected from the regions of interest during operation of the device. | 02-25-2010 |
20100047734 | PERIODONTAL LASER TREATMENT AND LASER APPLICATOR - An antimicrobial light treatment is provided as preventative maintenance for or treatment of periodontal diseases. The light treatment may be administered to a patient with an applicator ( | 02-25-2010 |
20100047735 | Apparatus and methods for treating tooth root canals - Systems and methods provide for automated, cyclic delivery and evacuation of a treatment or irrigation solution from a tooth root pulp chamber and pulp canals. A manifold has a base member sized and configured to rest on a crown of an instrumented tooth and a top member sized and configured to couple with the base member to define an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber. The distal end of a needle is passed through an opening between the inlet and outlet chambers and extended distally beyond the base member into a pulp canal. The proximal end of the needle includes an opening in fluid communication with the inlet chamber. A solution is transferred from a fluid supply source to the inlet chamber and through the needle into the pulp chamber and pulp canals. The spent solution is evacuated from the pulp chamber and pulp canals through the outlet chamber. The system further includes additional devices, such as a light source, an electrical source, a heat source, for increasing the efficacy of the system. | 02-25-2010 |
20100062388 | EXAMINATION LIGHT WITH READILY ACCESSIBLE CONTROLS - Disclosed herein are examination light embodiments. A light having a frame for holding the light has a frontal support member with first and second lateral sides. Disposed on each first and lateral sides are one or more actuators for controlling functionality of the light. A first and second handle are associated with the first and second lateral sides, respectively. The one or more actuators are located proximate to the first and second handles to enable movement and functionality control of the light that requires the use of only one hand. | 03-11-2010 |
20100068673 | LASER PROCESSING DEVICE AND ITS PROCESSING METHOD - A laser processing apparatus | 03-18-2010 |
20100075272 | HAND HELD APPARATUS FOR CURING MATERIALS - A hand held apparatus for curing materials with radiation of predetermined wavelength is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing, a heat sink installed in the housing, a light emitting unit installed on the heat sink, the light emitting unit includes at least one light emitting element, a replaceable heat-dissipating module contacting the heat sink, and a light transmission unit coupled to the housing. The replaceable heat-dissipating module contains liquid for absorbing heat generated from the light emitting unit. The light transmission u nit is used for transmitting the radiation of the light emitting element to the materials. Whereby, the heat dissipation efficiency can be improved. | 03-25-2010 |
20100086891 | TOOTH WHITENING APPARATUS - Provided is a tooth whitening apparatus. The tooth whitening apparatus includes a whitening unit having a light emitting part emitting light to all of teeth of a patient; and a wearable set to which the whitening unit is mounted, the wearable set being worn on head of the patient. | 04-08-2010 |
20100086892 | MODIFIED-OUTPUT FIBER OPTIC TIPS - A laser handpiece is disclosed, including a shaped fiber optic tip having a side-firing output end with a non-cylindrical shape. The shaped fiber optic tip can be configured to side-fire laser energy in a direction away from a laser handpiece and toward sidewalls of a treatment or target site. | 04-08-2010 |
20100092908 | MEDICAL HANDPIECE WITH PULSED ILLUMINATION - Medical treatment devices, such as dental treatment devices, comprise a drive unit for driving a tool configured to act on a treatment site, a light-emitting device and a cooling media dispensing device for dispensing at least one cooling medium onto a tool and/or a treatment site. The device can be controlled, such as with a controller, to substantially alternatingly operate the light-emitting device and the dispensing device, thereby intermittently illuminating the tool and/or the treatment site and dispensing cooling medium toward the tool and/or the treatment site, respectively, which provides a user with an improved view of the tool, the treatment site, or both. | 04-15-2010 |
20100099055 | Dental Laser Treatment Instrument Comprising an Optical Extraction Element - A dental laser treatment instrument comprising a handpiece that is connected to a supply tube for supplying laser radiation and a treatment fluid, and has a long extraction element on the front end thereof, for emitting the laser radiation. The extraction element has a long optical fiber and a cylindrical or sleeve-type holding element which surrounds the optical fiber in a region facing the front end of the fiber, at a distance from said fiber, in order to form a fluid channel. The fluid channel is connected to a supply line extending through the handpiece. According to the invention, the sleeve-type holding element projects past the front optical output end of the optical fiber. | 04-22-2010 |
20100112509 | Light emitting device and driving device with a luminous diode - A light emitting device for a drive of medical instruments and/or hand pieces contains a carrier device consisting of at least one first layer and at least one second layer; and a luminous diode arranged on a surface of the carrier device pointing in a direction of light emission; the at least one first layer of the carrier device containing a conductive layer for power supply to the luminous diode; and the at least one second layer of the carrier device containing a thermal abstraction layer for carrying off the radiated heat of the luminous diode. | 05-06-2010 |
20100112510 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BLEACHING TEETH - A method and apparatus for whitening teeth which allow the user to undergo dental bleaching with the mouth closed and without protruding instruments, trays or electrical wires and the like. The apparatus includes a support structure and a dental whitening composition in contact with the support structure. A light source is included in the apparatus, disposed on or in the support structure so that light emitted from the source contacts on the dental whitening composition. The apparatus has a volume ranging between 0.5-450 cm | 05-06-2010 |
20100119987 | Method of Treating Residual Caries - The present invention is a method of treating residual caries utilizing a matched laser and dye combination. After initial preparation and excavation of a caries site, a dye is flooded into the site which stains areas of residual caries. A laser with a complimentary wavelength is then used to ablate stained areas. Since healthy dental tissue will not receive the dye and allow staining, diseased tissue will be the only tissue that is stained, not only providing a visual indicator, but also providing a more efficient surface to receive laser energy and allow for more efficient ablation of the compromised tissue. According to the method, the dye may contain and enhancing, oxidizing compound or an anesthetic, and surrounding tissues may be protected by the use of substances opaque to the radiant energy. Indocyanine green has shown particular effectiveness as a dye in this and related methods. | 05-13-2010 |
20100136498 | Mouthpiece Devices and Methods to Allow UV Whitening of Teeth - A plastic mouthpiece insert for allowing a wearer to whiten their teeth while getting a suntan, and have a generally oblong oval-rectangular opening with a curved rear end that abuts against the root surfaces of the frontal upper and lower teeth of the wearer. A raised front edge can protect the lips and separate in place about the opening to the mouthpiece. Whitening agents can be used to enhance the whitening effect so that ultraviolet light and heat source such as the sun or a sunlamp is all that it is needed. Reflective inner walls in the mouthpiece can magnify light to the teeth. The mouthpiece can include bite tables, and the side walls of the mouthpiece can be inwardly flared and funnel shaped for focusing and magnifying incoming light and heat. The mouthpiece can be colored to protect the inside of the wearer's mouth from receiving any light. An attachable *and detachable compact hands-free light source can also be used. The light source can clip on the front of the mouthguard so that the mouthguard can allow for teeth whitening without the need for a suntanning lamp or use of the sun or other exterior light sources. The attached light source allows the user to use the mouthguard and not be restricted to staying in one place. With the attached light source the user is free to use both their hands and do all other types of activities and be able to freely move around. | 06-03-2010 |
20100143857 | PHOTO-ACTIVATED DISINFECTION - Photo-activated disinfection in the oral cavity is performed by a dental apparatus which includes a handpiece having proximal and distal portions, and a handpiece cover. The distal portion of the handpiece includes light emitting elements. The handpiece cover includes a sleeve adapted to provide a cover to the proximal portion of the handpiece and a sheath adapted to provide a cover to the distal portion of the handpiece. Suitably, the sleeve is a disposable component. | 06-10-2010 |
20100151406 | FLUID CONDITIONING SYSTEM - A fluid conditioning system is adapted to condition the fluid used in medical and dental cutting, irrigating, evacuating, cleaning, and drilling operations. The fluid may be conditioned by adding flavors, antiseptics and/or tooth whitening agents such as peroxide, medications, and pigments. In addition to the direct benefits obtained from introduction of these agents, the laser cutting properties may be varied from the selective introduction of the various agents. | 06-17-2010 |
20100151407 | DEVICE HAVING ACTIVATED TEXTURED SURFACES FOR TREATING ORAL TISSUE - Mouthpieces having activated textured surfaces that can be implemented using repetitive movement mechanisms and energy (e.g., electromagnetic radiation) emitting sources are disclosed. The mouthpieces may be used to provide detection, treatment and management of conditions including tooth discoloration and periodontal disease. Implementations can include a low-profile mouthpiece or a mouthpiece covering only front sides of the upper and lower teeth. Other combinations may include full-mouth implementations suitable for simultaneously covering part or all of a patient's upper and lower rows of teeth. The activated textured surfaces may include a surface topography consisting of bristles. | 06-17-2010 |
20100167226 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DENTAL APPLICATIONS WITHOUT OPTICAL CONNECTORS IN CONSOLE, AND HANDPIECE ASSEMBLY THEREFOR - The present invention is directed to systems and methods for dental applications that allow for cost effective, expedient surgical, microsurgical, cosmetic and diagnostics procedures. The system includes a console with no optical connector in it for high optical power and one or more handpiece assemblies detachably connected with the console via electrical connectors. The converter of electrical power to optical power is made as a semiconductor converter, such as a light emitting diode, a diode laser, a diode pumped solid state laser, a diode pumped fiber laser, and the like. The elements of the semiconductor converter in the embodiments of the invention are capable of being positioned in different parts of the handpiece assembly. In one embodiment, the console is adaptive and is capable of executing an executable code stored in a handpiece during its manufacture enabling corresponding performance of the system. | 07-01-2010 |
20100167227 | TOOTH WHITENING APPARATUS AND HEAD GEAR FOR TOOTH WHITENING APPARATUS - Provided is a tooth whitening apparatus that allows a patient receiving tooth whitening treatment to move freely. By allowing a patient to wear the tooth whitening apparatus like a headphone, the patient is provided with the convenience of being able to move both hands freely and move around during tooth whitening treatment. | 07-01-2010 |
20100167228 | ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION EMITTING TOOTHBRUSH AND DENTIFRICE SYSTEM - A cleaning and whitening system for teeth having an electromagnetic radiation emitting toothbrush and a dentifrice with a photosensitive agent is disclosed. The toothbrush has a cleaning surface, such as bristles. The toothbrush is also adapted to direct electromagnetic radiation toward the cleaning surface. The electromagnetic radiation may be monochromatic or polychromatic. Further, the electromagnetic radiation may be substantially free of ultraviolet radiation. Additionally, the electromagnetic radiation may consist essentially of wavelengths within a range of 300 to 750 nanometers. The photosensitive agent is dispersed throughout the dentifrice. The dentifrice transmits the electromagnetic radiation through a varying thickness disposed over a target surface during use of the system. As a result, a significant portion of the photosensitive agent reacts, resulting in whitening stains, removing and/or disclosing undesired substances, and/or foaming. The dentifrice may be clear and may have clear abrasive particles. A method for tuning the cleaning and whitening system for teeth includes formulating the dentifrice with photosensitive agents that react to a range of electromagnetic radiation and providing a toothbrush that emits that electromagnetic radiation range. Another method of tuning the cleaning and whitening system includes designing a toothbrush that emits a range of electromagnetic radiation and formulating a dentifrice with photosensitive agents that react to the electromagnetic radiation range. | 07-01-2010 |
20100190129 | COMBINATION DENTAL HAND TOOL - A hand-held self-powered combination dental tool is capable of performing multiple concurrent functions including suction, retraction, and intra-oral lighting so that dental treatment can be carried out easily under good lighting. (A suction connection is required). Another lighting mode (blue to ultraviolet) also allows inspection of the oral cavity for lesions such as hyperplasia or neoplasia using local changes in tissue fluorescence as an indicator. Internal batteries are rechargeable. Measurements of tissue fluorescence can be made and reported using internal detection and digital measurement. | 07-29-2010 |
20100190130 | DENTAL CURING TOOL WITH AUTOMATICALLY ROTATING LIGHT GUIDE - A light-curing dental tool is disclosed that can apply curing light to an in-situ dental composite from variable and controllable directions, without removal of the tool from the patient's mouth. A light guide is rotated by a mechanical or electrical mechanism actuated by the operator's hand while grasping the tool, thereby redirecting the light while remaining within the patient's mouth, and while the operator maintains visual and physical contact with the patient. Rotation speed and direction can be controllable. Light guides can be interchangeable. A fixed or rotatable light guide receptacle can be included, and can be adapted for use with pre-existing light guides. Rotation mechanisms can include gears and/or drive belts. Electrical rotation mechanisms include an electric motor, and can include switches and or buttons. The tool can be powered from an electrical outlet, or by a battery that can be recharged by docking with a base station. | 07-29-2010 |
20100196841 | Dental implants, devices and methods associated with dental implantation procedures - A dental implant installation procedure is provided in which a distal end of a dental implant is projected into a paranasal sinus cavity or a nasal cavity to thereby displace the respective sinus membrane or nasal cavity membrane from the respective cavity floor, while minimizing risk of damaging the respective membrane. Bone graft material is introduced into the space thereby created between the respective membrane and the respective cavity floor via a distal portion of the dental implant to thereby form a desired sinus augmentation. | 08-05-2010 |
20100203464 | Sanitizing dental model trimmer - The dental model trimmer includes a wheel having an abrasive surface, a motor for rotating the wheel, and ultraviolet light source powerful enough to inactivate bacteria. The components are located in an enclosure that has an opening to permit access to the abrasive surface of the wheel. The light source is mounted within the enclosure to illuminate a section of the abrasive surface of the wheel that is spaced from the access opening. The enclosure includes wall means interposed between the light source and the access opening for preventing direct light emitted from the UV light source from exiting the access opening. The enclosure is provided with an interlock switch that will automatically turn off the light source when the enclosure is opened. The same switch can be used to deactivate the motor and a source of water provided to the abrasive surface, if desired. | 08-12-2010 |
20100203465 | Led-Based Dental Exam Lamp - Disclosed herein is an improved dental operatory lamp having an LED light source that directs light to a reflector that in turn reflects the light to illuminate a treatment area. In one embodiment, the lamp is adapted for efficient transfer of heat from the light source and into the environment. In another embodiment, the lamp is adapted to generate a predetermined pattern of light optimal for the treatment area. In other embodiments, the lamp includes structural features that enable the lamp to maintain optimum light intensity and/or temperature. Also, disclosed herein are unique reflector embodiments that intentionally provide a generally smooth surface, without facets, that reflect light at all visible and infrared wavelengths. | 08-12-2010 |
20100203466 | ILLUMINATED DENTAL RETRACTOR - A dental apparatus for retracting the cheeks and lips of a patient and illuminating the oral cavity of a patient is provided. The dental apparatus includes LEDs mounted on the cheek retractors. The apparatus allows a dentist to illuminate the interior of the oral cavity without needing additional equipment that hinders access to the oral cavity. | 08-12-2010 |
20100216086 | Intra-oral image system having swivel head optic - There is disclosed an intra-oral video imaging camera for viewing and recording the interior of the oral cavity, the intra-oral video imaging camera having a rotating optic head member allowing the user to preset the camera imaging prism from a vertical, bottom dead center position in a nominal arc 160 degrees to either the left or the right of bottom dead center, thus obviating the need for the user to manipulate the user's hand and/or wrist in order to obtain the desired image. | 08-26-2010 |
20100216087 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING SIGNS OF BACTERIAL INFECTION OF TEETH - The invention relates to a device for detecting signs of bacterial infection of teeth, comprising a light source, a receiving unit, an evaluation unit, coupled to the receiving unit, at least one emission fiber, coupled to the light source, and at least one detection fiber, coupled to the receiving unit. The invention is characterized in that both the emission and detection fiber have an acceptance angle of more than 35°. | 08-26-2010 |
20100216088 | LASER HANDPIECE, EXCHANGEABLE FIBER-OPTIC INSERT AND CONTROL UNIT THEREFOR - The invention relates to a laser handpiece | 08-26-2010 |
20100216089 | 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. | 08-26-2010 |
20100221676 | Coupling Between a Medical Handpiece Part and a Supply Hose - A coupling for the production of a releasable connection between a medical, in particular a dental, handpiece part and a supply hose and for the transmission of current and if applicable further supply media from the supply hose to the handpiece part. The coupling includes two coupling elements wherein one of the two coupling elements may be arranged on the supply hose and the other on the handpiece part. A guide element is arranged on one of the two coupling elements, which guide element can be inserted into an insertion opening formed on the other coupling element. In a certain relative rotational position of the two coupling elements a pushing element having current contacts engages into a corresponding recess of the second coupling element, wherein with inserted or at least partly inserted guide element the two coupling elements can be rotated relative to one another around an axis of rotation before attainment of the predetermined coupling position. Thereby there is formed a reliable bayonet coupling which makes possible a particularly easy handling. | 09-02-2010 |
20100221677 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING SIGNS OF BACTERIAL INFECTION OF THE ROOT CHANNEL OF TEETH - The invention relates to a device for detecting signs of bacterial infection of teeth, comprising a light source ( | 09-02-2010 |
20100227291 | INTRA-ORAL THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGING SYSTEM - Described are a method and device for determining three-dimensional position information of a surface of a translucent object having a wavelength-dependent transmittance and reflectance characteristics. The method includes illuminating the surface of the translucent object with optical radiation at a predetermined wavelength emitted from a pair of optical sources. Radiation scattered from the surface and below the surface is detected, and a phase of the optical radiation from one of the optical sources relative to a phase of the optical radiation from the other optical source is changed before again detecting the scattered radiation. The predetermined wavelength is selected so that the optical radiation scattered from below the surface and detected provides a substantially constant background intensity with respect to the optical radiation scattered from the surface and detected. Three-dimensional position information of the surface is calculated in response to the detected radiation. | 09-09-2010 |
20100233645 | EFFICIENT LASER AND FLUID CONDITIONING AND CUTTING SYSTEM - A fluid conditioning system is adapted to condition the fluid used in medical and dental cutting, irrigating, evacuating, cleaning, and drilling operations. The fluid may be conditioned by adding flavors, antiseptics and/or tooth whitening agents such as peroxide, medications, and pigments. In addition to the direct benefits obtained from introduction of these agents, the laser cutting properties may be varied from the selective introduction of the various agents. | 09-16-2010 |
20100239996 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE POSITION OF AN INTRAORAL MEASURING DEVICE - A method for determining the position of an intraoral measuring device which is to be moved relative to an organ of mastication of a patient and with which positions in the organ of mastication or areas of the organ of mastication are measured. To be able to carry out measurements without a fixed reference, it is proposed that, independently of a reference that is independent of the patient, the position of the measuring device is measured by means of a position-determining sensor that is in a fixed relationship to the measuring device. | 09-23-2010 |
20100239997 | COUPLING WITH BUILT-IN LIGHT SOURCE - A coupling with a built-in light source for use with a handpiece body is disclosed. The coupling has a body-side connecting part to be connected to a handpiece body, a hose-side connecting part to be connected to a hose for delivering fluids, the hose-side connecting part connecting to the proximal end of the body-side connecting part, fluid channels extending through the body-side and hose-side connecting parts for communicating fluid lines in the handpiece body with the hose, and a light source disposed in the body-side or hose-side connecting part. The light source is an LED lighting device including light-emitting means having an LED chip, and a circuit board electrically connected to the light-emitting means for controlling the voltage supplied to the LED chip. The circuit board is placed in the body-side or hose-side connecting part. | 09-23-2010 |
20100239998 | ORAL IRRIGATOR APPLIANCE WITH RADIANT ENERGY DELIVERY FOR BACTERICIDAL EFFECT - An oral irrigator includes a base having a pump mechanism, a reservoir housed within the base and fluidically connected with the pump mechanism. A handle with a jet tip is connected with an outlet from the pump mechanism to receive a pressurized fluid stream from the reservoir to direct a fluid at a surface inside an oral cavity. The oral irrigator also includes a radiant energy source and delivery system for directing radiant energy at a surface inside an oral cavity. | 09-23-2010 |
20100248178 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DENTAL TREATMENT - A device and system for use in a root canal treatment is provided. The device has a probe member and a handpiece for holding the elongate probe member. The probe member has an elongate distal portion capable of being accommodated in a root canal. The probe member has at least one treatment channel with a distal opening in the elongate distal portion. The at least one treatment channel is configured for enabling operation of a suitable root canal treatment tool via the distal opening. At least one illumination channel includes a first light guide having a first proximal end configured for optical coupling to a light source system, and a second distal end in the distal portion for illuminating internal regions of the root c anal during operation of the device. At least one light collection channel includes a second light guide having a first proximal end configured for optical coupling to an imaging system, and a second distal end located in the distal portion for collecting and transmitting light reflected from internal regions of the root canal to the proximal end during operation of the device. A number of methods for monitoring and carrying out various dental treatments are provided. | 09-30-2010 |
20100255440 | DENTAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM BY MEANS OF OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY - A dental diagnostic OCT system capable of diagnosis of dental caries existing at the approximal surfaces of teeth, comprising a light source, a beam splitter, a mirror, a photo detector, a lens, an optical fiber, and a probe. A filler having a refractive index larger than the refractive index of air and smaller than that of an object of diagnosis is to be filled between the tip portion of the probe and approximal surfaces of teeth, i.e., objects of diagnosis. The light output from the tip portion of the probe is irradiated to the objects of diagnosis via the filler, and the sample light occurring upon such irradiation is input into the tip portion of the probe via the filler. The intensity of light which the beam splitter outputs by combining the sample light and the reference light is detected by the photo detector, and thereby the teeth as the objects of diagnosis are diagnosed. | 10-07-2010 |
20100273123 | LIGHT-CURING DEVICE - A light-emitting device ( | 10-28-2010 |
20100279248 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING THE LIKELIHOOD OF CARIES DEVELOPMENT - A hand-held intra-oral dental device and method are described for the detection of pre-caries lesions and the prediction of evolution and prognosis of same. The present invention has as its foundation a low-cost tool for predicting the likelihood of the development of Early Childhood Caries (ECC), in contrast to other techniques and associated devices, where their focus is to identify individual pre-caries lesions. This method focuses on the detection of caries precursors or of their patterns and the relationship of those precursors and patterns to the likelihood of subsequent dental disease. The implications for the establishment for early preventive treatment are profound, namely the earliest implementation of preventative therapy for our approach relative to that of the other approaches. | 11-04-2010 |
20100285423 | Dental Hand-Held Instrument for Generating Measurement Results - A dental diagnostic system comprising a hand-held instrument that is equipped with means for detecting measured values and a transmission unit which is integrated into the housing and is used for wireless transmission of said measured values by means of infrared signals, and an external display and/or evaluation unit. The transmission unit of the hand-held instrument is designed in such a way that the infrared signals are emitted in at least two different directions. | 11-11-2010 |
20100291502 | Dental Hand Tool With Disinfection Reactor - A dental hand tool including a main body having a main body proximate end, a main body distal end, at least one dental utility conduit associated with the main body proximate end, and a dental disinfection system associated with the main body that disinfects dental fluid at a point of use. The dental disinfection system includes a disinfection reactor associated with the main body, a collimated germicidal UV light source end, a disinfection reactor distal end, disinfection reactor walls, a disinfection reactor fluid inlet that receives the dental fluid from a dental fluid source, a disinfection reactor dental fluid outlet that delivers the dental fluid to the point of use, and a disinfection reactor inner chamber. The collimated germicidal UV light source end directs collimated germicidal UV light toward the disinfection reactor distal end along a collimated germicidal UV light path that is substantially perpendicular to the disinfection reactor distal end, and substantially parallel to the disinfection reactor walls, such that germicidal UV light substantially fills the disinfection reactor inner chamber. | 11-18-2010 |
20100311005 | APPARATUS FOR DENTAL SURFACE SHAPE AND SHADE IMAGING - An intra-oral imaging apparatus having an illumination field generator that forms an illumination beam having a contour fringe projection pattern when receiving light from a first light source and having a substantially uniform illumination field when receiving light from a second light source. A polarizer in the path of the illumination beam has a first polarization transmission axis. A projection lens directs the polarized illumination beam toward a tooth surface and an imaging lens directs at least a portion of the light from the tooth surface along a detection path. A polarization-selective element disposed along the detection path has a second polarization transmission axis. At least one detector obtains image data from the light provided through the polarization-selective element. A control logic processor responds to programmed instructions for alternately energizing the first and second light sources in a sequence and obtaining both contour fringe projection data and color image data. | 12-09-2010 |
20100323318 | Laser Handpiece - A laser handpiece, which has an outer guide sleeve in which a light guide is contained, is provided with a releasable clamping device. By the rotation of a rotary ring on the guide sleeve, the clamping device can be released and an advancing of the light guide, either manually or automatically, can be guaranteed. | 12-23-2010 |
20100330523 | OPTICAL TIP FOR PHOTOSYNTHESIS - An optical tip for disinfecting a site of a periodontal pocket includes a first portion configured to be optically coupled to a light source, and a second portion configured to be introduced into the site of the periodontal pocket, where a distal end of the second portion is cylindrical in form and has a constant outer diameter. The second portion is configured to carry light from the light source to the distal end. | 12-30-2010 |
20110027744 | DENTAL LASER SYSTEM USING MIDRANGE GAS PRESSURE - An improved dental laser system includes a DC power section that rectifies its AC electrical input energy in a format suitable for both CW and pulsed operation, an RF power supply operating in a range of about 40 to 125 MHz and configured for both CW and high peak power pulsing operation, a sealed-off, RF excited CO | 02-03-2011 |
20110033816 | IRRADIATION APPLIANCE - The invention relates to a radiation device that includes a housing, a light-emitting unit and a light-absorbing unit which is provided with an inlet opening and a reflector element. The reflector element extends across the entire distance between the light-emitting unit and the inlet opening of the light-absorbing unit. | 02-10-2011 |
20110033817 | MINIMALLY INVASIVE INSTRUMENT AND METHOD TO TREAT PERIODONTAL DISEASE - The invention provides an instrument and methods for minimally invasive surgical scaling and/or planning procedures, thus reducing patient recovery time. Furthermore, the present invention overcomes the shortcoming in the prior art of inadequately preparing the diseased site or creating an aerosol by providing a device that is more mechanically abrasive by way of utilizing a rotational mechanical action of a plurality of bristles. | 02-10-2011 |
20110059415 | Method and device for laser machining biological tissue - A method of laser machining biological tissue including the provision of a pulsed processing laser beam and the processing of tissue by radiation using the pulsed processing laser beam, wherein the processing laser beam has a wavelength of the laser pulses ranging between 700 nm and 1400 nm, a time duration of the laser pulses ranging between 5 ps and 100 ps, and an energy density of the laser pulses on the surface of the tissue ranging between 1.5 J/cm | 03-10-2011 |
20110070552 | USE OF SECONDARY OPTICAL EMISSION AS A NOVEL BIOFILM TARGETING TECHNOLOGY - Provided herein are methods and compositions useful for the treatment of periodontal disease exploiting optical and thermal emissions of near-infrared laser systems and fibers in order to target chromophore-stained biofilm while minimizing damage to healthy tissues. | 03-24-2011 |
20110070553 | Light Source for a Dental Device - A light source for use in a device, for example in a dental device, comprising a semiconductor element disposed in a housing wherein the semiconductor element comprises a light-emitting surface. The light source further comprises a socket that extends from a side of the semiconductor element opposite the light-emitting surface, the socket being provided for being placed in a frame located in the device, wherein the socket comprises contact elements and lines for power supply to the semiconductor element. The light source is particularly robust and long-lasting. | 03-24-2011 |
20110070554 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING FEEDBACK DATA USEFUL IN PROSTHODONTIC PROCEDURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTRA ORAL CAVITY - Feedback data useful in prosthodontic procedures associated with the intra oral cavity is provided. First, a 3D numerical model of the target zone in the intra oral cavity is provided, and this is manipulated so as to extract particular data that may be useful in a particular procedure, for example data relating to the finish line or to the shape and size of a preparation. The relationship between this data and the procedure is then determined, for example the clearance between the preparation and the intended crown. Feedback data, indicative of this relationship, is then generated, for example whether the preparation geometry is adequate for the particular type of prosthesis. | 03-24-2011 |
20110091835 | MOUTHPIECE THAT ADJUSTS TO USER ARCH SIZES AND SEALS FROM OXYGEN EXPOSURE - A mouthpiece that adjusts manually to accommodate a broad range of different size sets of upper and lower teeth in the mouth and yet seals the treatment area from oxygen exposure. The mouthpiece includes light emitting diodes and heat generating resistors all arranged in an array. A series of parallel texture bands are provides to guide and direct the light from the LEDs to diffuse generally evenly onto teeth to be treated. The seal arises from an inner surface of the mouthpiece tilting inwardly so that a seal bead seals in the vicinity of the gum above the teeth to be treated. | 04-21-2011 |
20110104631 | METHODS FOR EFFECTING ORAL TREATMENT OF TEETH OR GUMS - A method for effecting an oral treatment of teeth and/or gums using an intra-oral device that has a mouthpiece in which is embedded a flexible circuit board and arrays of spaced apart lamps. The mouthpiece has a curvature. The lamps may be light emitting diodes that generate electromagnetic radiation, preferably in the white and blue light spectrum and the infrared and ultraviolet light spectrum. The arrays are positioned to expose the facial and lingual sides of the teeth and/or gums for effecting the treatment when the mouthpiece is positioned to fit upper and lower rows of teeth within accommodating recesses. The flexible circuit board is flexed to exhibit a curvature that follows a curvature of the mouthpiece. Treatments include whitening teeth, desensitizing teeth, and treating gums to prevent periodontal disease. | 05-05-2011 |
20110104632 | THERAPEUTIC TOOTH ABLATION - An ablation procedure. The ablation procedure may be applied to tooth buds | 05-05-2011 |
20110104633 | MOUTHPIECE THAT ADJUSTS TO USER ARCH SIZES AND SEALS FROM OXYGEN EXPOSURE AND METHODS FOR EFFECTING AN ORAL TREATMENT - A mouthpiece that adjusts manually to accommodate a broad range of different size sets of upper and lower teeth in the mouth and yet seals the treatment area from oxygen exposure. The mouthpiece includes one or more light emitters and one or more heat generators. A series of parallel texture bands are provided to guide and direct the light from the light emitters to diffuse generally evenly onto teeth to be treated. The seal arises from an inner surface of the mouthpiece tilting inwardly so that a seal bead seals in the vicinity of the gum above the teeth to be treated. Method for effecting an oral treatment such as whitening or desensitizing teeth or treating gum disease. For whitening, a whitening gel is applied to the user's teeth, the mouthpiece is then positioned in the user's mouth such that a bite surface is between upper and lower arches, a main body is between a front surface of the teeth and an inner surface of the user's lips, and a seal bead is against the user's gums. Then, the light emitter(s) and heat generator(s) are activated to effect the whitening while causing an increase in the temperature of the main body thereby enabling the user to mold the main body and conform its shape to their mouth. | 05-05-2011 |
20110104634 | DENTAL CARE APPARATUS - The invention relates to a dental care apparatus which comprises a dental care unit ( | 05-05-2011 |
20110111359 | Dental extracted tooth replacement method - This application relates to the field of dentistry, and in more particular to the field of prosthetic dentistry. The application describes the same day insertion of a novel tooth socket dental implant following the atraumatic extraction of a tooth. The nonmetallic implant is manufactured of UHMWPE to be a biological copy or alias of the extracted tooth, and is suitable for later fitting of a prior-art porcelain cap to an abutment on the exposed end of the implant. The lower contact surface of the novel implant is pocked with shallow excavations to allow the living tissues inside the socket to expand into them as an enhanced means of natural adhesion. Alternately or together with the excavations, thin strips, strands, or mesh sections of titanium are vertically flush mounted along the contact surface to promote osseointegration. | 05-12-2011 |
20110111360 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING 3D DATA FROM AT LEAST ONE PREPARED MAXILLARY AREA - A process for determining 3-D data of at least one prepared jaw area, such as a prepared tooth stump, by mechanically scanning the jaw area and digitizing the measured values determined during the scanning. The jaw area is prepared with a dental instrument having positions which are optically measured during the preparation, and the 3-D data is determined from the positions of the dental instrument that are associated with the prepared jaw area. | 05-12-2011 |
20110117516 | SURGICAL GUIDE, AND A METHOD FOR POSITIONING A DRILL USING THE SURGICAL GUIDE - Provided is a surgical guide used in implant treatment, with which the tip of a drill can be observed and cooling water can be sufficiently provided not to cause bone burns, and which will not allow the drill to tilt more than necessary and is compatible with drills having different diameters. | 05-19-2011 |
20110129788 | FIBER OPTICS DENTAL POST - A fiber optics dental post includes a resin body and plural fiber optics center shafts; wherein the resin body includes an outer peripheral face, a receiving irradiation portion, and a bottom; each of the fiber optics center shafts pierces through and is fixed in the resin body, and has a receiving irradiation end and a light-guide irradiation end; each receiving irradiation end placed on the receiving irradiation portion of the resin body is used to receive the light irradiating on the receiving irradiation portion, and each light-guide irradiation end is respectively placed on the outer peripheral face and at the bottom of the resin body, thus the light received by each receiving irradiation end is propagated to the outer peripheral face and the bottom of the resin body through the light-guide irradiation end for irradiation, so as to effectively enhance the adhesion strength of the dental post. | 06-02-2011 |
20110129789 | DRILL AND FLAVORED FLUID PARTICLES COMBINATION - A medical apparatus is constructed to have a proximal end and a distal end, with the distal end including a source of mechanical tissue disruption that is configured to treat or ablate a target surface. The source of mechanical tissue disruption includes a tissue-disrupting distal end, and the medical apparatus further includes a flavored particle output for directing flavored particles in a direction toward the tissue-disrupting distal end. Another feature of the present invention includes a medical apparatus having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the medical apparatus includes a source of tissue displacement that is configured to move or displace a portion of the target surface, and that is formed to have a tissue-displacing distal end. The medical apparatus can be configured to have a flavored particle output for directing flavored particles in a direction toward the tissue-displacing distal end. | 06-02-2011 |
20110129790 | DENTAL RESTORATION CONDITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD - Provided is a dental restoration conditioning apparatus including a housing formed with a liquid-tight dental restoration treating space including a liquid drain. The housing is configured with a disposable dental restoration grip including at least one resilient vacuum cup, each of the at least one vacuum cup being in fluid communication with at least one vacuum source. | 06-02-2011 |
20110143304 | Adaptor for Lighted Dental Device - Embodiments of an adaptor for a lighted magnetostrictive device, a lighting system for a hand-held dental delivery device including an adaptor, and a method of providing light at a magnetostrictive hand-held device using an adaptor are disclosed. The adaptor may securely connect to a hand-piece of the device, and may include a self-contained electric power storage device to power a light source, an adaptor light channel for delivering light from a light source to the insert, or both. The light source may be disposed within the hand-piece, the adaptor or the insert. A user may switch the light source on and off, and/or may dim or brighten an intensity of the light. The light source may provide illumination even when a tip of the device is not activated, and the electric power storage device may be inductively re-charged. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143305 | MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENT DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A MEDIUM - A medical or dental treatment device for dispensing a medium having a base part with a power supply unit and an electrical or electronic control device and at least one delivery part that can be connected detachably to the base part via a coupling device and which has a sound source, such as an ultrasound source, and a delivery device for dispensing the medium from the delivery part. In addition, at least one active part, which can be connected detachably to the base part via the coupling device, may also be provided. | 06-16-2011 |
20110143306 | Intraoral Device - An intraoral device includes a one-piece, flexible, injection molded body made of a single homogeneous material. The body includes upper front and rear flaps, and lower front and rear flaps. Upper edges of the front flaps and lower edges of the lower flaps are sealed by respective upper and lower parts of a patient's mouth to form upper and lower evacuation channels when the body is disposed within the patient's mouth. Evacuation holes in the flaps are in communication with the evacuation channels. A connection section is in communication with the evacuation channels and is configured to extend outside of the patient's mouth to connect with a vacuum source for evacuating fluid from the patient's mouth through the evacuation holes and the evacuation channels. | 06-16-2011 |
20110151394 | PLAQUE TOOTHTOOL AND DENTIFRICE SYSTEM - A disclosing system for teeth having an electromagnetic radiation emitting toothtool and a dentifrice with a photosensitive agent is disclosed. | 06-23-2011 |
20110151395 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND DENTAL HANDPIECE DEVICE - A light emitting device is provided in a dental handpiece device for illuminating an area in the vicinity of a dental care tool at a tip of the dental handpiece device. The light emitting device includes a light emitting section including a light emitting diode element and an electrode, and an electric power control section for controlling electric power to be supplied to the light emitting diode element via the electrode. The electric power control section includes an electric current restriction element for restricting an amount of electric current to be supplied to the light emitting diode element, and a reverse voltage prevention element for preventing a reverse voltage from being applied to the light emitting diode element. | 06-23-2011 |
20110159454 | Ultrasonic Dental Tool Having A Light Source - An ultrasonic dental insert having at least one light source. A first transducer generates ultrasonic vibrations. A connecting body has a proximal end and a distal end having a tip attached thereto. The proximal end is attached to the first transducer so as to receive the ultrasonic vibrations therefrom and to transmit the ultrasonic vibrations toward the tip attached to the distal end. A second transducer is disposed substantially proximate to the connecting body for generating a voltage signal in response to movement of a portion of the connecting body according to the ultrasonic vibrations. A magnetic material including a source of a magnetic field is present in close proximity to the insert. At least one light source substantially proximate to the tip is connected to and receives the voltage signal from the second transducer to generate light. The ultrasonic dental insert may be inserted into a handpiece for providing electromagnetic energy to the first transducer to generate the ultrasonic vibrations. | 06-30-2011 |
20110165534 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF DENTAL TARTAR - A dental tartar detection system ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110165535 | HANDPIECE FINGER SWITCH FOR ACTUATION OF HANDHELD MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION - A handpiece for a medical instrumentation device is formed with manually deformable ribs on an outer sleeve. The ribs align with conductive surfaces inside the handpiece that make contact with an internal flexible electronic circuit to activate the device when force is applied to the ribs. Removing the force deactivates the device. | 07-07-2011 |
20110177467 | ADAPTABLE DEVICE FOR DETECTING AND TREATING DENTAL PATHOLOGIES - There is disclosed a tartar removal tip having a ceramic distal portion and a metal proximal portion. An optical dental pathology detection system has a housing that mates with a handle of a tartar removal instrument. A replacement tip for a tartar removal device has integrated optical components and a coupler for coupling to a dental pathology detection system without interacting or changing a handle of an instrument to which the replacement tip connects. | 07-21-2011 |
20110183282 | DENTAL IMAGING INSTRUMENT HAVING AN AIR STREAM AUXILIARY - A dental instrument and method for imaging the three-dimensional topography of one or more teeth in the oral cavity of an individual is provided. The instrument includes a probe insertable into the oral cavity to receive the image of these surfaces which can then be processed. Combined with the probe is an auxiliary which projects an air stream toward the surface to be imaged by the probe and acts to evaporate and remove from these surfaces a liquid film coating formed by saliva and other fluids present in the oral cavity, to render these surfaces dry and to enhance their reflectivity and in doing so, provide clearer images. | 07-28-2011 |
20110189626 | TEETH WHITENING SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND RELATED METHOD - A teeth whitening system includes a head unit adapted to be worn on a user's head, a light housing supported by the head unit proximate to the user's mouth, the light housing including a light source, and a mouth piece including a tray portion adapted to surround the user's teeth. At least one of the light housing or the mouth piece includes a receptacle, and the other of the light housing or the mouth piece includes a plug portion adapted to engage in the receptacle. The present application also provides an apparatus for whitening teeth, a mouth piece for use in whitening teeth, and a method of whitening teeth. | 08-04-2011 |
20110189627 | ROOT CANAL FILLING MATERIALS AND METHODS - In various embodiments of a method for filling root canal spaces, the root canal spaces are cleaned and irrigated, for example, by any suitable endodontic procedure, and the irrigating liquid is not removed from the canal spaces prior to filling. In some embodiments, a hydrophobic filler material is introduced into the root canal spaces while they are filled with liquid. As the canal spaces are filled, the hydrophobic filler material displaces the liquid and drives it out of the canal spaces, towards the crown of the tooth, where it can be removed. The hydrophobic filler material may comprise magnetically responsive particles having a hydrophobic surface coating that are compacted into the root canal spaces by application of a magnetic force field. In other embodiments, hydrophilic filler material in a flowable phase is introduced into the canal spaces where it partly displaces and partly absorbs the irrigating liquid before solidifying. | 08-04-2011 |
20110189628 | Dental Laser System and Treatment Method - An improved dental laser system has been developed to cut enamel quickly and precisely, without detrimental residual energy, to provide a replacement for conventional high speed rotary burrs and commercially available dental laser systems. | 08-04-2011 |
20110200959 | 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, tissue damage, periodontal disease, tumors, pain, halitosis, and bronchitis. The activated textured surface may include a surface topography including corrugations, bristles, protuberances, or pits, or other surfaces for facilitating agitation, cleaning or other surface treatments. | 08-18-2011 |
20110200960 | THERAPEUTIC TOOTH BUD ABLATION - An ablation procedure. The ablation procedure may be applied to tooth buds | 08-18-2011 |
20110200961 | THERAPEUTIC TOOTH BUD ABLATION - An ablation procedure. The ablation procedure may be applied to tooth buds | 08-18-2011 |
20110207074 | DENTAL IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A dental slurry is used with a digital camera to create a three dimensional model of target teeth. The dental slurry includes granular particles suspended in a pharmacologically acceptable carrier. The slurry is used to cover target teeth with a large number of particles. Overlapping digital images are taken of the target teeth and provided to a computer. An algorithm is used to find a correspondence for each feature in the overlapping digital images by error analysis. Once enough correspondences are found, the algorithm creates a three dimensional electronic model from the plurality of two dimensional images based on a best fit error analysis. | 08-25-2011 |
20110207075 | Method and Apparatus for Regeneration of Oral Cavity Tissues - A method comprises creating a predetermined pattern of treatment microzones in oral tissue affected by a condition, applying energy of predetermined characteristics to the soft tissue through a tip being limited by at least one dimensional feature of the oral tissue. The application of energy to the oral tissue after creating the predetermined pattern of treatment microzones in the oral soft tissue is terminated. A type of the energy and the characteristics of the predetermined pattern of treatment microzones are defined by the condition in the soft tissue. The condition in the oral tissue can be a gingival recession, gingivitis, periodontal disease, xerostomia, black triangle disease, and interdental/interimplant papilla deficiencies. The oral tissue can be oral soft tissue, such as oral mucosa soft tissue or a gingival soft tissue. | 08-25-2011 |
20110207076 | Intraoral Device Adapter - An adapter for connecting a vacuum source to an intraoral device has a plug portion and a connection portion extending proximally from the plug portion. The plug portion is configured for releasable mating engagement with a connection section of an intraoral device which communicates with one or more evacuation channels of the intraoral device. The connection portion has a proximal end configured for connection to one or more vacuum lines of a vacuum source. One or more vacuum lumens extend through the plug and connector portions to communicate with the one or more vacuum lines to remove fluid from a patient's mouth. | 08-25-2011 |
20110212409 | HOT MELT DENTAL MATERIALS AND DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME - Example embodiments of the present invention include hot melt dental adhesive materials that can create a reversible bond. In addition, example embodiments of the present invention include hot melt dental impression materials that can be used to accurately and efficiently obtain a dental impression. Moreover, example embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for use with the hot melt dental adhesive materials and the hot melt dental impression materials disclosed herein. The hot melt dental adhesive materials and the hot melt dental impression materials can provide dental professionals with dental materials that are more effective, efficient, and easier to use when compared to conventional dental adhesive materials and conventional dental impression materials. | 09-01-2011 |
20110212410 | PHOTOTHERAPY METHOD FOR TREATING PSORIASIS - A system and method for phototherapy, including skin tanning, lupus phototherapy, teeth whitening, hair growth and psoriasis therapies, are provided. The system includes a chamber adapted for at least one type of phototherapy and at least one UV LED, at least one nanostructure UV light emitting device or a combination of UV LEDs and nanostructure UV light emitting devices. | 09-01-2011 |
20110212411 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL FIBER DIFFUSION - An optical fiber diffusion system and a method of manufacturing an optical fiber diffusion device that has a precisely-controlled emission region are disclosed. An optical fiber diffusion device is produced by subjecting a light emission region of an optical fiber to a series of controlled cycles of stress, heating, elongation and cooling, resulting in a pattern of deformation and modification of the fiber and cladding. | 09-01-2011 |
20110217665 | SURFACE STRUCTURE MODIFICATION - A method of forming an optical fibre tip, the method including, roughening at least part of an end portion of the optical fibre; and, etching the roughed end portion to thereby form an optical fibre tip. | 09-08-2011 |
20110223555 | JET DEVICE - A jet device for use in dentistry has a tool holder providing an abrasive working fluid jet and a spray jet. The working fluid jet contains sharp-edged small abrasive particles suspended in a fast carrier air flow. The spray jet has small water droplets. The working material jet and the spray jet are emitted by spatially separated delivery nozzles. The spray jet thus does not reach to the working jet delivery nozzle. | 09-15-2011 |
20110229840 | 3-D IMAGING USING TELECENTRIC DEFOCUS - An apparatus for obtaining 3-D surface contour image data of a tooth has a double telecentric optical system disposed to form an image of the surface of the tooth onto an image detector array. A focus adjustment mechanism is actuable to adjust the position of either or both the double telecentric optical system and the image detector array along an optical axis to each of a sequence of focus positions. A control logic processor is in control signal communication with the focus adjustment mechanism to adjust focus position, and is in image data communication with the image detector array for receiving image data obtained by the image detector array and with a memory for storing the received image data corresponding to each of the sequence of focus positions. The control logic processor is further responsive to stored instructions for computing 3-D surface contour image data from the image data. | 09-22-2011 |
20110229841 | DENTAL LASER RADIATION CHIP - A dental laser radiation chip includes an optical fiber including a fiber center section having a core and a clad and also including a jacket for covering the fiber center section. The dental laser radiation chip radiates a laser light having a wavelength of around 3 μm. A tip section of the dental laser radiation chip has a shape of frustum tapering forward in an axial direction. The shape of frustum includes a tip face from which forward laser light is to be radiated forward in the axial direction and an inclining side face from which side laser light is to be radiated in a radial direction with respect to the axial direction. The tip face is mirror-surface-finished to have a surface roughness of 0.008 μm. The inclining side face is rough-surface-finished to have a surface roughness of 0.4 μm. | 09-22-2011 |
20110229842 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASUREMENT OF A DENTAL MODEL - A new three-dimensional modelling system for dental surfaces has presently been discovered. The modelling system may include a light source and a camera. Once a three-dimensional model is produced, it can be used, for example, to assess the performance of tooth cleaning products. | 09-22-2011 |
20110236850 | Device and method for lasering biological tissue - Device and method for lasering biological tissue. In a general aspect, the device for lasering a biological tissue may include a source configured to provide a pulsed laser beam, an outcoupler configured to couple the laser beam towards the tissue, and an outfeeder configured to feed a photosensitizer in a direction of the tissue where the outfeeder is connected to the outcoupler. In another general aspect, a method for lasering a biological tissue may include applying a photosensitizer towards the tissue, providing a pulsed laser beam, and lasering a site of the tissue with the pulsed laser beam where the laser beam is emitted with a temporal width at a half maximum range from about 1 ps to about 100 ps. | 09-29-2011 |
20110236851 | DENTAL LIGHT DEVICE - A light device for curing a dental composition, comprising a light-source, a housing, a passive heat sink, first and second thermal pathways enabling heat transfer between the light source and the heat sink as well as between the heat sink and the housing. The first thermal pathway is dominated by thermal conduction, and the second thermal pathway is dominated by thermal radiation and thermal convection. The invention helps to provide an inexpensive and compact design of the device. | 09-29-2011 |
20110244416 | APPARATUS, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS - A dental implant that can have a number of manners of being inserted and seated. The dental implant can include a base or platform coupled to any number of roots projecting there from which can be used to seat the implant in the mouth of a patient. | 10-06-2011 |
20110256497 | Dental Tools for Photo-Curing of Dental Fillings - A dental tool for use in photo-cured filling processes. The dental tool includes a tool tip formed from a material that allows the transmission of ultraviolet and visible light wavelengths through the tool tip without significant distortion or reflection. The material is also relatively high strength so not to shatter or break during use. The fill material will also not adhere to the tool. The material of a preferred embodiment is sapphire. The tool is able to continue to compact and shape the fill material while the composite polymer fill material is undergoing photo-curing. The light beam used for photo-curing is able to safely pass through the tool without the risk of damage to the surrounding tissue from reflection or distortion of the light beam. | 10-20-2011 |
20110256498 | Dental Tools for Photo-Curing of Dental Fillings - A dental tool for use in photo-cured filling processes. The dental tool includes a tool tip formed from a material that allows the transmission of ultraviolet and visible light wavelengths through the tool tip without significant distortion or reflection. The material is also relatively high strength so not to shatter or break during use. The fill material will also not easily adhere to the tool. The material of a preferred embodiment is sapphire. The tool is able to continue to compact and shape the fill material while the composite polymer fill material is undergoing photo-curing. The light beam used for photo-curing is able to safely pass through the tool without the risk of damage to the surrounding tissue from reflection or distortion of the light beam. | 10-20-2011 |
20110269098 | SURFACE MAPPING AND GENERATING DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SURFACE MAPPING AND SURFACE GENERATION - A surface mapping and generating device which has devices for the process and/or cost optimization, in particular raw material recovery devices, an automatic control of the intensity of a used laser light, devices for carrying out a calibrating procedure by evaluating overlap errors at matching points, devices for archiving especially three-dimensional data of the jaw and/or for modeling the bite position of the upper and the lower jaws, devices for the optimized preparation of at least one dental stump for the production and placement of a dental prosthesis thereon and/or devices for taking into consideration the bite position of the upper and lower jaws. It can be provided that the devices for the process and/or cost optimization are designed to ensure that two half frames showing different positions or views are evaluated, whereby preferably a pulsed laser for exposure purposes is included and/or that an image recording device, in particular a CCD chip, is arranged so as to ensure that lines, taking into account the Scheimpflug angle, are located perpendicular to the direction of travel of a measuring table. Methods according to the present invention use such devices and function correspondingly. In addition, the invention also makes available a patient data archiving system which comprises a chip card and/or decentralized data storage systems especially for dental data. | 11-03-2011 |
20110269099 | DENTAL AND MEDICAL TREATMENTS AND PROCEDURES - A method treating a root canal in a tooth by introducing into the pulp chamber of a tooth and pulsing a laser light into the fluid reservoir so as to disintegrate pulp within the root canal without generation of any significant heat in said liquid fluid so as to avoid elevating the temperature of any of the dentin, tooth, or other adjacent tissue more than about 5° C. | 11-03-2011 |
20110281230 | TRANSPARENT DENTIFRICE FOR USE WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION EMITTING TOOTHBRUSH SYSTEM - A cleaning and whitening system for teeth having an electromagnetic radiation emitting toothbrush and a dentifrice with a photosensitive agent is disclosed. The toothbrush has a cleaning surface, such as bristles. The toothbrush is also adapted to direct electromagnetic radiation toward the cleaning surface. The electromagnetic radiation may be monochromatic or polychromatic. Further, the electromagnetic radiation may be substantially free of ultraviolet radiation, Additionally, the electromagnetic radiation may consist essentially of wavelengths within a range of 300 to 750 nanometers. The photosensitive agent is dispersed throughout the dentifrice. The dentifrice transmits the electromagnetic radiation through a varying thickness disposed over a target surface during use of the system. As a result, a significant portion of the photosensitive agent reacts, resulting in whitening stains, removing and/or disclosing undesired substances, and/or foaming. The dentifrice may be clear and may have clear abrasive particles. A method for tuning the cleaning and whitening system for teeth includes formulating the dentifrice with photosensitive agents that react to a range of electromagnetic radiation and providing a toothbrush that emits that electromagnetic radiation range, Another method of tuning the cleaning and whitening system includes designing a toothbrush that emits a range of electromagnetic radiation and formulating a dentifrice with photosensitive agents that react to the electromagnetic radiation range. | 11-17-2011 |
20110281231 | FLUID CONTROLLABLE LASER ENDODONTIC CLEANING AND DISINFECTING SYSTEM - An endodontic probe is used to perform disinfection procedures on target tissues within root canal passages and tubules. The endodontic probe can include an electromagnetic radiation emitting fiber optic tip having a distal end and a radiation emitting region disposed proximally of the distal end. According to one aspect, the endodontic probe can include a porous structure that encompasses a region of the fiber optic tip excluding the radiation emitting region and that is loaded with biologically-active particles, cleaning particles, biologically-active agents, or cleaning agents for delivery from the porous structure onto the target tissues. Another aspect can include provision of the endodontic probe with an adjustable channel-depth indicator, which encompasses a region of the fiber optic tip besides the radiation emitting region and which is movable in proximal and distal directions along a surface of the fiber optic tip to facilitate the provision of depth-of-insertion information to users of the endodontic probe. | 11-17-2011 |
20110300504 | METHOD AND LASER PROCESSING DEVICE FOR PROCESSING TISSUE - Method and laser processing device to process tissue. In a general aspect, the method to process tissue may include applying a photosensitizer into an area surrounding a region of the tissue to be processed, and irradiating the region of the tissue to be processed with the pulsed processing laser beam, the laser beam emitting laser pulses with a temporal full width at half maximum in a range between about 100 femtosecond and about 1 nanosecond. In another general aspect, the laser processing device to process tissue may include a laser radiation source to provide a pulsed processing laser beam providing emitting laser pulses, a laser beam decoupling unit to decouple the laser beam towards a region of the tissue to be processed, and an output device to output a photosensitizer in a direction of an area surrounding the region of the tissue to be processed, the output device being connected to the decoupling unit. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300505 | Dental Curing Light Having Unibody Design That Acts as a Heat Sink - A dental curing light includes a device body that efficiently conducts heat away from the light emitting diode portion of the curing light. The device body includes a proximal gripping end and a distal head end. The device body is formed from a thermally conductive body material. Excellent heat conduction away from the LED dies is achieved using a thermally conductive layer disposed over the device body. The thermally conductive layer serves as a conduit to quickly conduct heat away from the LED dies for dissipation within the material of the device body In this manner, the material of the device body serves as a highly efficient heat dissipater. The surface area coupling the thermally conductive layer to the device body is sufficiently large that a majority (e g, substantially all) of heat being conducted by the thermally conductive layer is transferred to the device body during operation of the device. | 12-08-2011 |
20110306004 | METHODS FOR WHITENING TEETH - In a tooth whitening method, a whitening composition is applied to at least one tooth. The whitening composition is maintained on the at least one tooth for a first time period. After the first time period, a light radiation is directed toward the at least one tooth for a second time period. The first time period has a duration greater than 50% of a total duration of the first and second time periods. The whitening composition is removed from the at least one tooth. | 12-15-2011 |
20110306005 | Virtual Dental Operatory - Embodiments of the present invention include methods, devices, and systems that light and magnify a treatment site within the oral cavity without interfering with a dental treatment procedure. In particular, example embodiments of the present invention provide a virtual operatory system that includes an image capture subsystem connected to an image display subsystem. For example, the image capture subsystem can capture and communicate a live image of a treatment site to the image display subsystem for the dental professional to view while performing a dental treatment procedure. In at least one example embodiment, the virtual operatory system can also include an image rendering subsystem that can render the live image of the treatment site in one or more ways to provide an improved visual to the dental professional of the treatment site. | 12-15-2011 |
20110318701 | DENTAL PROBE - A dental probe according to the invention is provided with a tip portion including a water flow path, an air flow path, a multi-lumen tube including a duct formed therein in which an optical fiber is inserted, and the optical fiber inserted in the duct. The optical fiber includes a resin-coated layer provided on an outer circumference of a cladding and a metal-coated layer provided on the outer circumference of the resin-coated layer, and the resin-coated layer is formed of a polymer compound having a refractive index lower than that of the cladding. | 12-29-2011 |
20120009540 | LED Tooth Whitening Device and Method of Tooth Whitening Using the Device - In an embodiment, a tooth whitening device includes a body having at least one LED disposed at an end of the body, and a mouthpiece removably attached to the body adjacent the LED. The mouthpiece can include an insertion end having a shape complimentary to an arch of upper and lower teeth of a user and sized to be received within the mouth of a user. The mouthpiece can include a wall at the insertion end that defines an opening. The wall surrounds buccal surfaces of the upper and lower teeth of the user such that at least a smile zone of the upper and lower teeth of the user is exposed through the opening. Light is transmitted from the LED through the opening to expose at least the smile zone of the upper and lower teeth. | 01-12-2012 |
20120015317 | SUCTION DEVICE FOR EVACUATING FUMES - A suction device for evacuating fumes includes a tongue depressor having a pair of opposed walls; at least one suction tube connected to the tongue depressor; an elongated support member to which the suction tube is connected; and a connecting member attached to an end of the suction tube for connecting the suction tube to a suction generating device. A light such as a fiber optic light can be added to the suction device. The tongue depressor, suction tube and elongated support member can be made of one piece. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015318 | METHOD FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING AND LASER PROCESSING DEVICE FOR MATERIAL PROCESSING - A method for material processing and laser processing device for material processing. The laser machining device has a laser beam source to provide a pulsed processing laser beam, a laser beam aligning unit to output couple the laser beam in the direction toward a area of material to be machined, and an emission device to emit a photosensitizer in the direction toward a surrounding area of the area of the material to be machined, wherein the emission device is connected to the aligning unit. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015319 | TAPERED FUSED WAVEGUIDE FOR TEETH WHITENING - A radiation emitting apparatus is disclosed that emits a substantially homogenous beam of radiation from an irregularly shaped output end. As described herein, a radiation emitting apparatus includes a bundled fiber guide coupled to an energy distribution tuner. The bundled fiber guide is coupled to the energy distribution tuner to receive a substantially uniform distribution of high power energy. The bundled fiber guide is configured to distribute the energy to emit a substantially uniform distribution of lower power energy toward a target surface, such as a body surface. The bundled fiber guide may include a plurality of fused optic fibers, a plurality of beam splitting mirror elements, or tapered waveguides. | 01-19-2012 |
20120015320 | TIPS FOR PROTECTING THE TONGUE, BITE BLOCK, AND INTRAORAL ILLUMINATION DEVICE HAVING A SALIVA-SUCKING FUNCTION - A bite block, an illumination device having a saliva suction function, and a TIPS for protecting the tongue of a patient are disclosed. The present invention guides the tongue of the patient such that when dental treatment is performed, the tongue of the patient can be safely and comfortably protected. Furthermore, saliva collected around the throat of the patient can be rapidly removed so that the patient feels little foreign-body like sensations. In addition, the TIPS can isolate the tongue from one side of the mouth cavity to be treated so as to ensure space for treatment. Moreover, the present invention can illuminate the entirety of the mouth cavity of the patient to enable a doctor to conveniently conduct the dental treatment. | 01-19-2012 |
20120021372 | DENTAL HAND PIECE WITH DIRECTIONAL GUIDER CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION - A dental hand piece includes a reference line generator attachable to the face of a patient to generate a reference line in parallel to the top surfaces of the teeth of the patient, and a directional guider, for example, laser guider located on the front end of the hand piece body for generating a horizontal light beam for alignment with the reference line and a vertical light beam for indicating the hole-drilling position to help the dentist in drilling a hole perpendicular to the occlusal surface for accurate installation of a fixture to assure a successful dental implantation surgery. | 01-26-2012 |
20120028209 | Ultrasonic dental insert and lighted handpiece assembly - An ultrasonic dental handpiece and insert assembly is provided. Scaler inserts that can be used to clean and polish tooth surfaces are particularly preferred. A sleeve is removably mounted on the handpiece. The handpiece contains a primary coil and the sleeve encloses a secondary coil, which are inductively coupled together so that electromagnetic energy can be transferred between them. A flexible light guide member having a light source such as a light-emitting diode extends from the sleeve. The light guide can bend and flex in any direction allowing the light source to emit light in any direction. | 02-02-2012 |
20120034573 | Medical, in Particular Dental, Diagnostic Device Having Image Capture Means - A medical, in particular dental, diagnostic device having means for image capture and a hand piece that has a window located in the optical path of the means for image capture, wherein there are means for heating the window formed by a resistance heater. | 02-09-2012 |
20120040304 | System And Method For Post-Exposure Dosimetry Using Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy - An apparatus and method for triaging patients according to radiation exposure operates by measuring electron paramagnetic resonance spectra of fingernails, toenails, and/or teeth. When operating in vivo, radiation induced spectra are obtained from intact fingernails, toenails, or teeth placed within a magnet and with pickup coils located over nails between the cut edge at the end of the fingernail and skin proximal to the nail or placed adjacent to at least one tooth. When operating in vitro with fingernail clippings, one or more spectra are obtained. In an embodiment, at least three spectra are obtained with at least one after a delay at above twenty degrees Celsius, and at least one at power levels different from the others. The three spectra are used to determine and remove a mechanically induced signal from EPR spectra to determine radiation-induced spectra. The radiation induced spectra are used to determine a radiation dose, the dose is compared to triage limits, and a radiological triage tag is printed for the patients. | 02-16-2012 |
20120040305 | IMAGING DEVICE FOR DENTAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR INTRA-ORAL VIEWING - The present application relates to an apparatus and method in the field of dentistry and in particular to optical tools for diagnosis and imaging. It is a problem of the prior art that the use of fibre optic components yield a bulky dental camera with poor resolution. It is an object of the present invention to provide an imaging device ( | 02-16-2012 |
20120045730 | ORAL IRRIGATOR APPLIANCE WITH RADIANT ENERGY DELIVERY FOR BACTERICIDAL EFFECT - An oral irrigator includes a base having a pump mechanism, a reservoir housed within the base and fluidically connected with the pump mechanism. A handle with a jet tip is connected with an outlet from the pump mechanism to receive a pressurized fluid stream from the reservoir to direct a fluid at a surface inside an oral cavity. The oral irrigator also includes a radiant energy source and delivery system for directing radiant energy at a surface inside an oral cavity. | 02-23-2012 |
20120064477 | IMPRESSION TRAY, AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING STRUCTURES, ARRANGEMENTS OR SHAPES, IN PARTICULAR IN THE MOUTH OR HUMAN BODY - The invention relates to an impression tray, such as in particular a dental impression tray, which carries a deformable impression mass in order to prepare an impression of arrangements, shapes and/or dimensions, in particular in or on the human body, preferably in the mouth, and further preferred an impression of at least part of a tooth or of dental structures, wherein furthermore sensor devices are present, by means of which a change of at least one physical property and/or variable of the impression mass can be captured in a spatially resolved manner when preparing an impression and can be provided in a form that is suited for electronic data processing. The invention further relates to a method for capturing structures, arrangements or shapes, such as preferably for capturing dental structures, arrangements or shapes in the mouth or in the human body, whereby a deformable impression compound is brought onto or into the structures, arrangements or shapes in particular, is introduced, into the mouth or body and a change of at least one physical property and/or variable of the impression compound is transmitted there in a spatially resolved manner directly to sensor devices when preparing an impression and is captured by the sensor devices and, furthermore, provided in a form that is suitable for electronic data processing. | 03-15-2012 |
20120070798 | LIGHT PROTECTION SHIELD FOR LIGHT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A dental shield for lessening unwanted hazardous reflections of light in a wavelength band between 400 nm and 500 nm. The dental shield is similar to a traditional shield used on a hand held light delivery device, however the shield is antireflective coated on one or both sides to protect the non-user of the shield; the patient, so that harmful reflections into the patient's eyes can be lessened. The filter prevents at least 98% of UV or blue light from being reflected. | 03-22-2012 |
20120077140 | PERIOSTEAL MESHER - Apparatus is provided for use with a gingival periosteum lining a bone. The apparatus comprises a periosteal mesher, which comprises a mesher surface, and a plurality of cutting elements distributed over the mesher surface, which are configured to cut the gingival periosteum to increase flexibility thereof. Other embodiments are also described. | 03-29-2012 |
20120088204 | LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - A light therapy device includes a main body, a light-emitting portion and a power supply unit. The light-emitting portion is disposed on the main body. The light-emitting portion has a first light source. The first light source provides light with a specific wavelength and with an energy ranged from 0.01 J/cm | 04-12-2012 |
20120107763 | SYSTEM , METHOD AND ARTICLE FOR MEASURING AND REPORTING CRANIOMANDIBULAR BIOMECHANICAL FUNCTIONS - The present invention provides a motion analysis system for measuring the relative function of one anatomical structure to another based on optical fiducial markers tracked in a series of images and in turn data, where the components of hard and soft tissue are used in analysis and where the image data can be compared in a time series such that probabilities of involvement with various tissues can be correlated to the image data. | 05-03-2012 |
20120115101 | FLUID-OPERATED MEDICAL OR DENTAL HANDHELD ELEMENT - A fluid-operated medical or dental handheld element is disclosed, having a connecting device for connecting the handheld element to a fluid source so that a first impeller can be induced to rotate by a fluid stream to cause a tool to execute a driving motion, a fluid conducting device arranged between the connecting device and the first impeller for conveying a fluid stream away from or toward the first impeller, and a generator for generating electric power. The generator includes a second rotatable impeller that can be driven by at least a substream of the fluid stream conveyable in the first fluid conducting device. One result is more constant generation and output of power by the generator independent of the rotational speed of the first impeller, thereby insuring a more constant power supply to a power consuming device connected to the generator. | 05-10-2012 |
20120122051 | Dental Device with Hand-held Instrument and Light Source - In a dental device with a hand-held instrument at the front end of which there is arranged a removable attachment having at least one light source, the light source is arranged inside a closed housing in the attachment, with current transfer means acting between the attachment and the instrument for supplying power to the light source. | 05-17-2012 |
20120122052 | Medical, in Particular Dental, Diagnostic Device Having Image Capture Means - A medical, in particular dental, diagnostic device having an elongate handpiece with means for image acquisition as well as an optical system having at least one optical element for deflecting a light beam that is incident from the side of the handpiece to the means for image acquisition, wherein the angle of deflection of the optical element is smaller than 90°. | 05-17-2012 |
20120122053 | Dental System for Trans-illumination of Teeth - In a dental system for the transillumination of teeth having a light source for producing examination radiation, irradiation means for directing the examination radiation at a tooth to be examined, and means for acquiring an optical image of the tooth illuminated by the examination radiation, the irradiation means includes light-guiding and/or light-deflecting elements, at least the light-guiding and/or light-deflecting element facing the tooth to be examined being embedded in a transparent, flexible coupling body that is provided to rest on the tooth or the gingiva of the tooth. | 05-17-2012 |
20120129124 | HANDPIECE HAVING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION MEANS - A dental handpiece ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120135368 | Modified-ouput fiber optic tips - A laser handpiece is disclosed, including a shaped fiber optic tip having a side-firing output end with a double bevel-cut shape. The shaped fiber optic tip can be configured to side-fire laser energy in a direction away from a laser handpiece and toward sidewalls of a treatment or target site. | 05-31-2012 |
20120141949 | System and Apparatus for Haptically Enabled Three-Dimensional Scanning - Described herein is a three-dimensional scanning system that features a camera integrated with a user-guided haptic interface device. The system allows an operator, through the sense of touch, to intuitively and interactively identify optimum locations for obtaining images or scans of an object. The system then assembles these scans to produce a virtual three-dimensional representation of the object with a high degree of accuracy and with a minimum of data artifacts. | 06-07-2012 |
20120141950 | TRACK LIGHTING SYSTEM - A pendant mounted track lighting system includes an electronic display for use in an operatory environment. In particular, the invention is directed towards a pendant mounted track lighting system that incorporates and integrates intraoral illumination for illuminating a patient's mouth area, general room or ambient lighting in the operatory environment for patients and practitioners, directional task lighting for work surface areas, and electronic display for patient stimulation. The track lighting system includes a housing assembly attached to one or more elongated members for attachment within the operatory environment, one or more ambient lighting assemblies, an intraoral light assembly having a carriage mechanism, an electronic display, and one or more directional task lighting assemblies in a single track lighting system. | 06-07-2012 |
20120156634 | Intraoral Imaging Devices And Methods - Disclosed is an intraoral imaging method that includes providing an intraoral imaging device having at least one biteplate including a dental impression material and a track, at least one carriage assembly that travels along at least a portion of the track, and imaging equipment which is secured to the at least one carriage assembly; locating the at least one biteplate between upper and lower teeth of the subject such that the dental impression material cooperates with at least one of the upper and lower teeth to provide repeatable registration within an oral cavity of the subject; and obtaining image data using the imaging equipment. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156635 | OPTICAL THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT DEVICE - Methods and devices for Live Biofilm Targeted Thermolysis (LBTT) are disclosed. The disclosed LBTT methods can be used for thermolysis and coagulation of the live periodontal Biofilm with incandescent light and a targeting agent as heat sink. A delivery assembly can be used to deliver the incandescent light generated through the secondary quantum optical and thermal emissions from a carbonized near infrared diode laser delivery fiber, otherwise known as a ‘hot tip,’ to an application region that includes live biofilm. With this novel targeted approach of exploiting the incandescent hot tip's radiant energy (ie. its optical and thermal emissions), the physical nature of the targeted live biofilm in the periodontal pocket is changed from a mucinous liquid-gel, to a semi-solid coagulum, which then facilitates its removal from the effected pocket, with traditional mechanical SRP periodontal techniques. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156636 | METHOD AND MEASURING ARRANGEMENT FOR THE THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEASUREMENT OF AN OBJECT - Method for measuring the shape of a section of a semi-transparent object such as one section of a tooth, using a light source for generating light with a broadband spectrum in a device for generating a multifocal illumination pattern, a lens with a large chromatic aberration for imaging foci of the illumination pattern onto the object, and a detection device for determining the wavelength spectra of the foci confocally imaged onto the object via the lens, wherein a spectral peak position of each focus is determined from the respective wavelength spectrum, from which position the extent of the object in the direction of the imaging beam (Z coordinate) is calculated. | 06-21-2012 |
20120156637 | Hand-held Dental Device - A hand-held light curing apparatus is used with a housing ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120156638 | ASSISTED DENTAL IMPLANT TREATMENT - Embodiments of systems and methods for planning and/or delivering an oral or facial endosseous implantation in a patient are described. In certain embodiments, systems according to the invention include a processing module; a bone imaging module that communicates bone data about the patient to the processing module; a surface imaging module that communicates surface data about the patient to the processing module; and the processing module processes the bone data and the surface data into an output that includes three-dimensional ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120164593 | SURGICAL DRILL GUIDE AND INDEX SYSTEM - A surgical drill guide for installing dental implants with predetermined angular alignment and rotational orientation for a dental prosthesis, formed of:
| 06-28-2012 |
20120171634 | IMAGE ANALYSIS METHOD - A method for detecting indications of dental caries in an image of a tooth. The method comprises fitting a model to the image to identify a part of the image representing an outside edge of the tooth. Image variations are analysed in an area of the image to detect said indications of dental caries, the area of the image representing a part of the tooth and being defined with reference to the fitted model. Data is then generated indicating the presence of dental caries based upon the analysed image variations. | 07-05-2012 |
20120183919 | Mouthpiece that adjusts to user arch sizes and seals from oxygen exposure - A mouthpiece that adjusts manually to accommodate a broad range of different size sets of upper and lower teeth in the mouth and yet seals the treatment area from oxygen exposure. The mouthpiece includes light emitting diodes and heat generating resistors all arranged in an array. A series of parallel texture bands are provides to guide and direct the light from the LEDs to diffuse generally evenly onto teeth to be treated. The seal arises from an inner surface of the mouthpiece titling inwardly so that a seal bead seals in the vicinity of the gum above the teeth to be treated. | 07-19-2012 |
20120202167 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR LASERING BIOLOGICAL TISSUE - Device and method for lasering biological tissue. In a general aspect, the device for lasering a biological tissue may include a source configured to provide a pulsed laser beam, an outcoupler configured to couple the laser beam towards the tissue, and an outfeeder configured to feed a photosensitizer in a direction of the tissue where the outfeeder is connected to the outcoupler. In another general aspect, a method for lasering a biological tissue may include applying a photosensitizer towards the tissue, providing a pulsed laser beam, and lasering a site of the tissue with the pulsed laser beam where the laser beam is emitted with a temporal width at a half maximum range from about 1 ps to about 100 ps. | 08-09-2012 |
20120214122 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WHITENING TEETH - An apparatus for whitening teeth comprises a mouth tray comprising a horseshoe-shaped trough sized to accommodate a dental ridge. A planar projection extends from the outer side of the trough so that its far end is external of the mouth. A light box containing a plurality of LEDs couples with the external end of the projection and illuminates the projection end. The mouth tray and projection are formed of a light-transmissive material to irradiate a peroxide gel in the trough to whiten the user's teeth. | 08-23-2012 |
20120219923 | DENTAL INSTRUMENT - A dental instrument includes a housing a first part with a circumferential wall and defining a hand-piece for holding, preferably by a single hand, a light source, electrical components for operating the light source, and a tip portion which supports a light guide that receives light from the light source. The housing has between the first part and the tip portion a second part with a circumferential wall having on a first side a first control element for fingertip operation and on a second side a second control element for fingertip operation, the first control element being located circumferentially opposite the second control element. | 08-30-2012 |
20120219924 | ILLUMINATING DENTAL INSTRUMENT, COUPLING AND METHOD OF USE - A dental instrument, or a coupling connectable to the dental instrument, comprises an illuminator having a plurality of light emitting diodes that are each capable of emitting light at a selected wavelength in a range 260 to 880 nm. White or near white light emitting diodes may also be included together with a switch. Fluorescence-based diagnosis can be assisted by the use of a single dye or mixture of dyes. Light of about 400-540 nm wavelength may be used to distinguish composite, porcelain or other tooth coloured filling materials from normal tooth structures. Light of about 260-450 nm wavelength may be used to identify dental caries, calculus and/or dental plaque. Light of about 350-500 nm wavelength may be used to cure dental composite. Typically, the dental instrument is, or comprises, a drill, de-scaler, or other instruments such as for cleaning, examination or diagnosis of dental conditions. | 08-30-2012 |
20120237888 | DENTAL PROBE WITH BRISTLES - What is disclosed is a dental tool having a probe and a portion configured to disguise the dental probe from a patient. | 09-20-2012 |
20120237889 | DEVICE FOR RECORDING IMAGES OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL OBJECTS - A device for recording images of three-dimensional objects ( | 09-20-2012 |
20120237890 | APPARATUS FOR CARIES DETECTION - An apparatus for obtaining an image of a tooth having at least one light source providing incident light having a first spectral range for obtaining a reflectance image from the tooth and a second spectral range for exciting a fluorescence image from the tooth. A polarizing beamsplitter in the path of the incident light from both sources directs light having a first polarization state toward the tooth and directs light from the tooth having a second polarization state along a return path toward a sensor, wherein the second polarization state is orthogonal to the first polarization state. A first lens in the return path directs image-bearing light from the tooth toward the sensor, and obtains image data from the portion of the light having the second polarization state. A long-pass filter in the return path attenuates light in the second spectral range. | 09-20-2012 |
20120251972 | Laser Assisted Periodontium And Osseus Regeneration Protocol - A protocol of treating gum disease using a soft tissue diode laser which generates a beam of light having a wavelength in the infrared range at 0.5 to 1.2 watts, used with intermittent stops to control tissue temperature, to decontaminate the gum tissue and biostimulate the periodontium nonsurgically when used with a substrate such as but not limited to enamel matrix proteins, thus preventing the long junctional epithelium from migrating into the sulcus, preserving tissue height, and regenerating periodontium; placing the tip of the laser inside the sulcus; penetrating the entire sulcus by moving the laser light with intermittent stops to control tissue temperature vertically and horizontally throughout the sulcus; and placing a substrate such as but not limited to enamel matrix proteins in the sulcus prior to a blood clot forming nonsurgically when used with the soft tissue diode laser, thus regenerating periodontium in the sulcus. | 10-04-2012 |
20120251973 | LIGHT GUIDE FOR A DENTAL LIGHT DEVICE AND A METHOD OF MAKING THE LIGHT GUIDE - A light guide adapted for use with a dental light device has a reflector tube for receiving light from a light source of a light device and for guiding the light toward an end of the reflector tube. The light guide comprises further a reflector plate adjacent the end of the reflector tube. The reflector plate has a reflective face which is arranged inclined relative to the longitudinal axis. The light guide may facilitate handling of a light device in use, and may help minimizing costs. | 10-04-2012 |
20120258418 | Portable Simultaneous Tooth Prophylaxis And Bleaching System - A portable dental prophylaxis and bleaching system is provided for simultaneous tooth polishing and bleaching. It includes an oscillatory driving handpiece, a dental angle with a disposable rubber cup assembly, a dual-component dispenser, and a disposable mouthpiece. The battery-powered handpiece transforms a continuous rotation through a driving cam into a rotary oscillation which is then transferred through the attached dental angle to the rubber cup with an obtuse angle at its distal output end. The dispenser is operated manually to correctly apportion and mix the dual treatment materials into the rubber cup. In order to provide longer shelf life and effective bleaching action, the treatment materials are maintained at optimal pH values in separate compartments within the dispenser before use. The disposable mouthpiece is shaped for easy access to the user's teeth while protecting the gum surfaces. The system can be used both in dental clinics and at home. | 10-11-2012 |
20120264077 | Dental Tools for Photo-Curing of Dental Filings - A dental tool for use in photo-cured filling processes. The dental tool includes a tool tip formed from a material that allows the transmission of ultraviolet and visible light wavelengths through the tool tip without significant distortion or reflection. The material is also relatively high strength so not to shatter or break during use. The fill material will also not easily adhere to the tool. The material of a preferred embodiment is sapphire. The tool is able to continue to compact and shape the fill material while the composite polymer fill material is undergoing photo-curing. The light beam used for photo-curing is able to safely pass through the tool without the risk of damage to the surrounding tissue from reflection or distortion of the light beam. | 10-18-2012 |
20120264078 | KIT CONTAINING PHOTOSENSITIZING DYES - Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) dyes can be used as photosensitizing dyes in oral compositions to provide anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory efficacy. Embodiments include oral care compositions including photosensitizing dyes, methods of making the compositions, methods of using the compositions, and kits containing the compositions and light emitting devices. | 10-18-2012 |
20120276498 | Disposable Dental Handpiece - A sterile, substantially maintenance free disposable dental handpiece is constructed from two shells and a center core, the center core having a flow deflector on one end. The shells are joined around the core with mating protrusions and/or tapered walls to form the body and head of the handpiece. A base is integrally-formed with the center core. The base has conduits that allow entry of light and pressurized air and/or water into the body. The head at the opposite end of the body from the base rotatably mounts an impeller assembly having an impeller shaft. The impeller shaft includes blades driven by the pressurized air. The blades can have cavities to reduce weight. | 11-01-2012 |
20120282566 | PROBES AND BIOFLUIDS FOR TREATING AND REMOVING DEPOSITS FROM TISSUE SURFACES - An apparatus is used to perform disinfection procedures on target tissues within root canal passages and tubules. The apparatus can include an electromagnetic radiation emitting tip having a distal end and a radiation emitting region disposed proximally of the distal end. According to one aspect, the apparatus can include a porous structure that encompasses a region of the tip excluding the radiation emitting region and that is loaded with biologically-active particles, cleaning particles, biologically-active agents, or cleaning agents for delivery from the porous structure onto the target tissues. Another aspect can include provision of the apparatus with an adjustable channel-depth indicator, which encompasses a region of the tip besides the radiation emitting region and which is movable in proximal and distal directions along a surface of the tip to facilitate the provision of depth-of-insertion information to users of the apparatus. | 11-08-2012 |
20120288819 | DENTAL IMAGING SYSTEM WITH ORIENTATION DETECTOR - This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for dental imaging. In one aspect, a hand piece, having a lens for capturing light for an image sensor, is configured for obtaining images of teeth in a mouth. The hand piece is provided with an orientation sensor, such as a gyroscope. The orientation sensor detects the roll, pitch, and yaw of the hand piece. In operation, an image of a tooth is captured at a reference position, and the roll, pitch, and yaw of the hand piece is determined at that position. The hand piece is moved to another position, and additional images of teeth in the mouth are not obtained until the orientation of the hand piece at the other position matches the orientation of the hand piece at the reference position. The reference and second images may be combined, and the similar orientations of the hand piece at the reference and second positions can facilitate the combination by ensuring that the reference and second images are obtained from similar perspectives. | 11-15-2012 |
20120288820 | DENTAL RF COIL, HEAD-FIXING UNIT, AND MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME - The invention relates to an MRI system, comprising: an examination table including a cradle in which a patient may be positioned; a magnetic assembly disposed in the examination table and including first and second electrode assemblies, the respective electrode surfaces of which are disposed so as to be perpendicularly spaced apart by a certain distance and opposite each other such that space for imaging may be formed therebetween; and an RF coil unit contactingly or contactlessly attached to a part of a patient to be examined or an attached part corresponding to the part to be examined, applying an RF pulse to the part of the patient to be examined, and detecting an MR signal from the examined part. | 11-15-2012 |
20120295217 | INTRA-ORAL SCANNER - An intra-oral scanner includes an optical output unit; an optical output control unit configured to rotate the optical output unit along a first reference axis or moves the optical output unit so as to control an emission position of the output light; an optical system configured to reflect the output light with the emission position controlled by the optical output control unit to a tooth or teeth being scanned; an optical system driving unit configured to rotate the optical system along a second reference axis so as to control a reflection angle of the output light; a guide; an optical sensing unit configured to sense the light reflected by the optical system and convert the sensed light into an electrical signal; and a data transmitting unit configured to transmit information to a three-dimensional data generating unit to generate three-dimensional scanning model for the tooth or teeth being scanned. | 11-22-2012 |
20120301841 | HANDPIECE COMPRISING A BODY INCLUDING A HOLLOW SLEEVE - A handpiece includes a head for receiving a tool, a rear sleeve for coupling the handpiece to a motor, and a body connecting the head to the rear sleeve. The body includes a hollow sleeve in which mechanical members are mounted in order to transmit a rotating movement to the tool. The body also includes an over-molded casing made from a composite material, in which the hollow sleeve is encased. The handpiece is suitable for use in the dental and medical fields. | 11-29-2012 |
20120301842 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HARD TISSUE TREATMENT AND MODIFICATION - A device and method for forming a texture on a surface of a hard material. Spatial patterns, such as an array of microbeams, are delivered to the tissue through the handpiece. The plurality of microbeams illuminate and ablate the hard material simultaneously. Each of the microbeams has of a sufficient fluence and pulse width to ablate the surface of the hard material and form the texture. Alternatively, one microbeam of a sufficient fluence and pulse width to ablate the surface of the hard material and form the texture is scanned over the surface either manually or in an automatic fashion. | 11-29-2012 |
20120322024 | STRIP FOR THE DELIVERY OF ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS - Provided herein is a strip, shaped for the application to the labile surface of the front teeth and/or gums of a subject, which strip is provided with at least one oral care composition for delivery to a pre-determined area of the teeth and/or gums of the subject. Also provided herein are uses for delivery of compositions. Further provided are uses of the strip in combination with a dental device. | 12-20-2012 |
20120322025 | METHOD FOR FORMING DENTAL COATING AND DENTAL CAD/CAM DEVICE - A dental CAD/CAM device capable of accurately forming a dental coating is provided. The device includes: an intraoral-site measurement section | 12-20-2012 |
20120322026 | Dental Curing Lights and a Seamless, Single Load Cavity Preparation and Filling Technique - There are disclosed methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of a tooth, and dental matrices, dental wedges, interdental matrix stabilizers, dental separator rings, dental curing light devices, and kits that can be used in the methods for the restoration of a decayed portion of a tooth. | 12-20-2012 |
20130017508 | SELF-POSITIONING DENTAL LIGHT FILTERING DEVICE - A self-positioning dental light filtering device is disclosed. The filtering device includes a transparent filter member for blocking optically harmful light emitted from a tip of a dental curing device, and a rotational bearing having an inner component defining an opening for receiving the tip. A retaining device holds the tip substantially centered inside the rotational bearing and substantially rotationally stationary relative to the inner component of the rotational bearing. A counterweight below the rotational bearing causes the filter member to remain in an upright position above the tip when the tip of the curing device and/or curing device itself is rotated. | 01-17-2013 |
20130022936 | Interproximal non-surgical caries treatment device and method - The device includes a shim component constructed for use in the non-surgical treatment of interproximal carious dental lesions. A plunger may be provided for driving substances through a tube-like channel or bore in the shim component, or an electromagnetic energy-transmissive material may fill the channel, in either case for delivering to the site of the lesion a medium that is effective for directly or indirectly killing, or biologically damaging, the carious bacteria. | 01-24-2013 |
20130029286 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR CONFORMING PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY TO SPECIFIC ANATOMIC LOCATIONS - A device for conforming photodynamic therapy to a specific anatomic location (e.g., in the oral cavity) conforms the radiation to the target tissue surface and avoids delivering light to the rest of the oral cavity. Embodiments can include a body of oral impression material molded to conform to the anatomic surface, a light pipe, a freeform reflector formed on a surface of the optical body, or a light guide having a textured surface to direct light to an opposing output window. The light guide can be made of flexible plastic to conform the output window to the lesion. | 01-31-2013 |
20130034823 | ADAPTIVE ILLUMINATION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DENTAL SHADE MATCHING - An intra-oral imaging apparatus for obtaining an image of a tooth has an image capture apparatus with an imaging sensor that is energizable to obtain image data and one or more optical elements for directing light from the tooth to the imaging sensor. An illumination apparatus has one or more light sources energizable to emit light and a spatial light modulator that is configurable to shape an illumination beam from the emitted light. One or more optical elements relay the shaped illumination beam toward the tooth surface. A control logic processor in signal communication with the imaging sensor obtains image data and in signal communication with the spatial light modulator shapes the illumination beam according to the obtained image data. | 02-07-2013 |
20130034824 | DENTAL LIGHT CURING DEVICE WITH IMPROVED HEAT DISSIPATING MECHANISM - A light curing device used to solidify resin with a particular wavelength of beam comprising a shell, a heat sink, a light curing device and an air guide unit. The shell has an air inlet at the extremity and several air outlets around the side wall thereof. The heat sink is inside the shell. The light source device which is disposed inside the shell and at another extremity has at last one light unit closed the heat sink. The air guide unit is disposed inside the air inlet. The light curing device adapts an improved cooling structure to increase cooling efficiency, reduce the noise and vibration, and reduce unit weight. | 02-07-2013 |
20130034825 | Intraoral Imaging System - An intraoral imaging system includes a receiving module that communicates with an imaging display device. The imaging device includes handle having a transmitter module and a power source as well as neck and head portions that extend from the handle. The device includes a camera module that rotates in the distal and proximal direction to view and process still images and video. The camera module includes a movable image sensor to provide focus capability. The imaging device further includes a control assembly having a plurality of control members. The control assembly includes image capture controls that an operator engages in a lateral motion to capture images or video. A focus control member controls the spatial relationship between the image sensor and the stationary lens and an articulation control member to articulate the camera module to provide a greater range of imaging. | 02-07-2013 |
20130034826 | INTRAORAL INSPECTION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING INTRAORAL INSPECTION APPARATUS - Provided is an intraoral inspection apparatus for dental use capable of distinguishing and detecting more kinds of diseased sites etc. with one apparatus. The apparatus comprises: a light source unit provided with color-producing light sources capable of inducing fluorescent lights from diseased sites; a wavelength adjusting device provided with a first filter that transmits, among the fluorescent lights, a light having a wavelength of a fluorescent light from a predetermined diseased site and blocks or attenuates a light having a wavelength other than this, and provided with a second filter that transmits, among the fluorescent lights, a light having a wavelength of a fluorescent light from a diseased site different therefrom and blocks or attenuates a light having a wavelength other than this; and an imaging device which receives the fluorescent lights transmitted through the first filter and the second filter, and converts them into electrical signals. | 02-07-2013 |
20130045457 | Lighting Device for Teeth Whitening - A safe, quick, efficient and easy to use lighting device for teeth whitening is disclosed. The lighting device has a plurality of LEDs that emit lights of a wavelength ranging between 490 nm to 505 nm. The color of the light may be blue, blue green, green, aqua or cyan. A mouth tray may be prefilled with a predetermined quantity of whitening gel and is attached firmly to the lighting device and placed inside the mouth of the patient. The lighting device switches ON only when new mouth tray is attached to it and it switches OFF after using it for 30 minutes. Teeth are cleaned from the front and inner side since the gel spreads throughout the jaw of the patient. The same procedure may be repeated after 24 hours since the procedure doesn't cause tooth sensitivity or tissue burning and is safe even if used frequently and gives instant results. | 02-21-2013 |
20130059264 | LASER BASED COMPUTER CONTROLLED DENTAL PREPARATION SYSTEM - A dental tissue treatment apparatus and associated methods includes a feedback-controlled beam guidance system for directing treatment to a defined area of dental tissue. | 03-07-2013 |
20130065195 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TEMPLATE FOR PROVIDING DENTAL IMPLANTS IN A JAW AND SCAN PROSTHESIS FOR APPLYING THIS METHOD - The invention concerns a method for manufacturing a template with at least one opening to drill through so as to create an appropriate bore hole in the bone of an at least partially toothless lower or upper jaw so as to fix an implant in said bone. | 03-14-2013 |
20130071808 | System, Device and Method for Determining Dental Erosion - A system for determining dental erosion by measuring the translucency of a tooth at the same location of the tooth at least two points in time during the lifetime of a person or an animal, said system comprising a device provided with a carrier on which a light source and a light sensor are mounted, which carrier can be placed against a tooth or a molar, preferably against the cutting edge thereof, and which system further comprises electronic processing means, which are designed to convert the signal from the light sensor into a quantitative value, means which are designed to store a first determined value from the sensor, means which are designed to compare a second determined value from the sensor with the first determined value, and means which are designed to communicate a representative of the result of the comparison to a user. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071809 | Dental x-ray aiming device with marginal ridge indexing - The present invention is a device for aiming a dental x-ray beam to be centered parallel to the area of contact between two adjacent teeth so that the resultant bite wing radiographic image is one that shows at least those two teeth as distinct and not superimposed images. The device, comprising a marginal ridge angulation locator that indexes into the substantially v-shaped groove on the biting surfaces between two adjacent teeth, locates and indicates an aiming vector centered over and parallel to the area of contact between those two teeth for the purpose of aiming an x-ray beam then exposing the radiographic image desired. | 03-21-2013 |
20130084537 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USE IN CREATING DENTAL PROSTHETICS - An apparatus and method for creating dental prosthetics with greater accuracy and consistency is provided. The apparatus includes a base, an ear mount portion for making contact with a patient's head such that the patient's temporomandibular joints are maintained in a fixed level position relative to the base, a chin mount portion for making contact with the patient's chin and nose bridge such that the chin mount portion maintains the patient's head in a perpendicular orientation relative to the base, a bite fork portion including a bite fork which may be inserted into the patient's mouth for the purpose of obtaining the patient's bite registration information, and a camera mount portion including a camera oriented toward the patient's face. | 04-04-2013 |
20130084538 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USE IN CREATING DENTAL PROSTHETICS - An apparatus and method for creating dental prosthetics with greater accuracy and consistency is provided. The apparatus includes a base, an ear mount portion for making contact with a patient's head such that the patient's temporomandibular joints are maintained in a fixed level position relative to the base, a chin mount portion for making contact with the patient's chin and nose bridge such that the chin mount portion maintains the patient's head in a perpendicular orientation relative to the base, a bite fork portion including a bite fork which may be inserted into the patient's mouth for the purpose of obtaining the patient's bite registration information, and a camera mount portion including a camera oriented toward the patient's face. | 04-04-2013 |
20130089829 | Light Diluting Toothbrush Bristles - A tissue treatment device is disclosed. A tissue treatment device includes a bristle having a longitudinal axis, where the bristle is configured to emit a peak concentration of electromagnetic radiation along a direction that is not parallel to the longitudinal axis. The tissue treatment device also includes a brush head for holding the bristle, where the bristle projects outwardly from the brush head and is configured to brush a surface. The tissue treatment device further includes an electromagnetic energy source optically coupled to the bristle. The bristle is a waveguide that is configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from the electromagnetic energy source at a coupling point and to emit the received electromagnetic radiation at a tip. | 04-11-2013 |
20130101953 | DENTAL LIGHT USING LEDS - A dental light comprises at least one light emitting diode light source configured to produce a light beam and at least one collimating lens system situated to receive the light beam. The collimating lens system is configured to collect and collimate the light beam. The collimating lens system can additionally modify the beam through controlled diffusion or shape the beam using an aperture. | 04-25-2013 |
20130108979 | SURGICAL LOCATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
20130108980 | INTRA-ORAL IMAGER ISOLATING DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
20130122453 | THERAPEUTIC GUM IRRIGATOR - A therapeutic gum irrigator is provided for subgingival periodontal irrigation with a chemotherapeutic fluid. The irrigator includes a housing surrounding at least a portion of the irrigator, a reservoir connected to the housing to retain the fluid, and a cannula configured for subgingival periodontic insertion in fluid communication with the reservoir. The irrigator further includes a neck connected to the housing and separating the reservoir from the cannula. A pump in fluid communication with the reservoir and the cannula includes a displacing element movable between first and second positions and a biasing element that biases the displacing element to the first position. A lever connected to the housing can mechanically move the displacing element to the second position, expelling a predefined volume of the fluid through the cannula. The biasing element causes the displacing element to return to the first position upon release of the thumb lever by the user. | 05-16-2013 |
20130122454 | Impression Device and Method for Three-Dimensional Acquisition of Intraoral Structures, and Corresponding Scanning Device - The invention relates to an impression device and a method for three-dimensional acquisition of intraoral structures as well as a corresponding scanning device. The impression device of the invention comprises an impression sleeve, which has an open and a closed end, and at least one marker which is three-dimensional and disposed on the outside of the impression sleeve. | 05-16-2013 |
20130130191 | OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY IMAGE ACQUISITION DEVICE - The optical tomography image acquisition device comprises a tomographic image computer ( | 05-23-2013 |
20130137057 | CARRIER FOR DENTAL IMPRESSION COMPOUND - The invention relates to a carrier for a dental impression material for insertion into an impression tray or attachment to a holding device, having a base area which replicates the human jaw and is delimited on two opposing sides by walls in order to form an approximately U-shaped cross section, wherein at least one optical element is arranged in the base area and/or the walls. | 05-30-2013 |
20130137058 | Dental Tools for Photo-Curing of Dental Fillings - A dental tool for use in photo-cured filling processes. The dental tool includes a tool tip formed from a material that allows the transmission of ultraviolet and visible light wavelengths through the tool tip without significant distortion or reflection. The material is also relatively high strength so not to shatter or break during use. The fill material will also not easily adhere to the tool. The material of a preferred embodiment is sapphire. The tool is able to continue to compact and shape the fill material while the composite polymer fill material is undergoing photo-curing. The light beam used for photo-curing is able to safely pass through the tool without the risk of damage to the surrounding tissue from reflection or distortion of the light beam. | 05-30-2013 |
20130137059 | SYSTEM FOR ABLATING MATERIAL IN THE ORAL CAVITY - The invention relates to a method for ablating solid material in the oral cavity, particularly jaw bone material. Known systems are disadvantageous in terms of precision and causing damage to the surrounding tissue. The object of the invention is to provide a system that allows for easy, safe, gentle, reliable and precise ablation. The object is achieved by the use of a fixation device, particularly a dental splint, and an insertion device that can be rigidly connected thereto and is particularly designed to introduce laser radiation and thereby ablate material, and that is in a fixed, predetermined position after having been connected. | 05-30-2013 |
20130164701 | EQUIPMENT AND METHOD FOR MEASURING DENTAL SHADE - The invention relates to a device for measuring dental shade. | 06-27-2013 |
20130164702 | Illuminated Dental Prop - The present invention relates to an illuminated dental prop for holding a patient's mouth open during dental procedures. The illuminated dental prop is completely disposed within the patient's mouth during use and includes a body portion and a lighting assembly that is selectively detachable from the body to allow for intense sterilization of the components after use. Under certain embodiments of the invention, the body portion and/or the lighting assembly will be disposable after a single use. | 06-27-2013 |
20130171580 | 3D DIGITAL ENDODONTICS - A method and system are described for 3D digital endodontics characterized in that 3D imaging equipment such as a CT or MRI scanner, ultrasound or the like are used to digitize the infected tooth or teeth, a 3D representation of the root canal system is extracted from the image data and visualized on a computer screen, a surgical template is designed to guide the endodontic instruments to localize the root canal(s) intra-operatively and said guide is manufactured by means of a computer driven system (e.g. milling, rapid prototyping, etc.). | 07-04-2013 |
20130177864 | GUM TISSUE GUIDE, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING AND UTILIZING THE SAME - A method, device and system for modifying the gingival margin of a patient is disclosed. A method includes obtaining an electronic model of the dentition of a patient, determining an incision path along the gingival surface based on the electronic model, generating and fabricating a guide arrangement to assist in cutting the gingival surface of the patient, mounting the guide arrangement to the dentition of the patient, and cutting the gingival surface of the patient with the assistance of the guide arrangement. A guide arrangement includes a mounting portion and a template portion coupled to the mounting portion along the gingival surface of the guide arrangement and positioned to provide a desired incision path. A system includes a three dimensional scanner, a computer system and a fabricating device. | 07-11-2013 |
20130177865 | System and Method for Performing Endodontic Procedures with Lasers - Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method of using a laser system or ultraviolet radiation to conduct endodontic procedures, such as root canal procedures. | 07-11-2013 |
20130177866 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGING THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE - An apparatus for determining surface topology of a portion of a three-dimensional structure is provided, that includes a probing member, an illumination unit, a light focusing optics, a translation mechanism, a detector and a processor. | 07-11-2013 |
20130189641 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OF MINERALISATION - A detection device comprises a proximal end and a light-transmitting portion, wherein the proximal end comprises a light detection means and the light-transmitting portion comprises means for transmitting light along a path from a surface of interest to the light detection means. The light transmitting portion is optimised for use in detecting a low light signal generated by fluorescence or luminescence in conditions of ambient light. The device is adapted to detect the presence of a disclosing substance which has been applied to a surface of interest. | 07-25-2013 |
20130203010 | INTRAORAL CAMERA FOR DENTAL CHAIRS - An intraoral camera comprising: an imaging section for obtaining image data from a patient in a dental chair; a transmitter comprising a transmitter configured for both wired and wireless transmission of the obtained image data to a computer; and a power section including a cable that obtains power from the dental chair or a battery module within the camera. | 08-08-2013 |
20130209954 | Techniques for Standardized Imaging of Oral Cavity - A method, system and apparatus for imaging an oral cavity of a subject include a bracket comprising a mouthpiece and a camera mount. The mouthpiece has upper and lower bite guides disposed on a posterior side and separated by an opening through the mouthpiece. The bite guides are spaced apart so a subject biting on the guides opens the oral cavity to inspection through the opening. The mount is disposed on an anterior side of the mouthpiece; and has a flange to engage and slide along the opening and an optical path for light to pass through the mount and mouthpiece. A clip on an anterior side of the mount is configured to removeably hold a camera to record light passing through the optical path from the posterior side of the mount. In one embodiment, the camera is a programmable cell phone with digital camera. | 08-15-2013 |
20130216971 | WIRELESS INTRA-ORAL IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An intra-oral imaging system includes a handheld intra-oral camera in wireless communication with a remote computing device. The computing device includes a display unit and is linked to databases containing historical data for the teeth of a subject. A dentist actuates a touch-sensitive button to prompt capture of images of the subject's teeth, which are wirelessly transmitted to the computing device and graphically displayed. The images generally represent an arrangement and conditions for the teeth. Program modules are executable to identify a current condition of one or more teeth, and to select a prerecorded visual demonstration of a dental procedure from a database based on the identified current condition. Alternatively, the program modules may extrapolate using the current and historical data to predict a future condition and recommend procedures or otherwise alert the subject to potential future procedures. Visual demonstration of the procedures is provided on the display unit. | 08-22-2013 |
20130216972 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR COMPUTER-CONTROLLED PREPARATION OF TEETH - The subject of the invention is automation of process and apparatus for computer-controlled preparation of teeth, during said process preparing the tooth-stump(s) holding the prosthetic piece as pillar(s), takes place on basis of a digital plan of three dimensions, with a combined laser head of small size, matching the size of the oral cavity, moving along a trajectory fixed to a frame of face-bow controlled by a computer, preparing teeth-stump(s) before placing into the mouth the prosthetic piece produced by CAD/CAM technique. | 08-22-2013 |
20130230821 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HEATING AN ENDODONTIC INSTRUMENT BY INFRARED RADIATION - An apparatus and method for heating an endodontic instrument by infrared radiation includes a housing defining a chamber. An infrared heating element is positioned within the chamber. The housing includes an aperture and an adjacent holder for holding the endodontic instrument, such as an obturator. The endodontic instrument held by the holder extends through the aperture and into the chamber. The infrared heating element directs infrared radiation toward the endodontic instrument, which heats the endodontic instrument. | 09-05-2013 |
20130230822 | METHODS, DEVICES, SYSTEMS, ASSEMBLIES, AND KITS FOR TISSUE RETRACTION IN AN ORAL CAVITY - Provided herein is a retraction device for retracting soft tissue from the dental surfaces in the oral cavity of a patient. The retraction device is comprised of a topology conformable structure, where the topology conformable structure is adaptable to be delivered to the oral cavity in a constrained shape. The device can then undergo a conformation change in the oral cavity, where the device transforms into its unconstrained shape. The unconstrained shape of the device creates a useable working field in the oral cavity. The useable working field can provide increased accessibility to and/or visibility within the oral cavity. Also provided herein are methods for using the device and kits. | 09-05-2013 |
20130230823 | ILLUMINATED DENTAL RETRACTOR - A dental apparatus for retracting the cheeks and lips of a patient and illuminating the oral cavity of a patient is provided. The dental apparatus includes LEDs mounted on the cheek retractors. The apparatus allows a dentist to illuminate the interior of the oral cavity without needing additional equipment that hinders access to the oral cavity. | 09-05-2013 |
20130236850 | INTRA-ORAL SCANNER FOR DIGITAL IMPRESSION AND REAL-TIME RECONSTRUCTION SYSTEM FOR INNER SURFACE TOPOGRAPHIC IMAGE OF ORAL CAVITY - The present invention relates to medical devices and provides an intra-oral scanner for a digital impression. The intra-oral scanner has a window for limiting an acquisition range. The intra-oral scanner sequentially includes, along a light path, a three-color LED light source module, a microlens array sheet, a collimator lens group, a gray coding grating plate, an optical deflector, a projection lens group, a first reflector, a second reflector and a third reflector positioned in parallel with each other with their reflective surfaces opposing to each other, and a camera. The intra-oral scanner can perform a scan directly in the human oral cavity and obtain the digital impression of three-dimensional topography of the tooth and soft tissue in real-time, thereby meeting the requirements of dentists and dental technicians to quickly and accurately obtain the oral impressions. | 09-12-2013 |
20130244197 | Dental Shade Matching Device - A non-contact type dental shade matching device is provided, comprising a camera body for capturing image of one or more target teeth; an opaque intra-oral compartment snugly adapted for a human mouth; an opaque cover shield body connected between the camera body and the intra-oral compartment; one or more holders for holding one or more shade tabs; and a color matching module being operably connected to the camera body to receive the captured images containing color and translucency information of the target tooth and/or shade tab information, and then to process the images based on a content-based algorithm for automatic shade matching between the target tooth and the shade tabs for each of the captured images, so as to achieve an optimal dental prosthesis. | 09-19-2013 |
20130252196 | SYSTEMS, METHODS, APPARATUSES, AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIA FOR PERFORMING DIAGNOSTIC EXAMINATIONS USING MRI - A method for operating an imaging system, and a system, apparatus, and computer-readable medium, that operate in accordance with the method. The method includes providing field-of-view (FoV) information, and automatically selecting at least one recording sequence based on at least one of a particular diagnostic application of interest and the FoV information. | 09-26-2013 |
20130273492 | System and Method for Improved Intra-Oral Scanning Protocol and Calibration - A method of providing an accurate three-dimensional scan of a dental arch area is disclosed. The arch area has two segments and a connecting area between the two segments. The connecting area has homogeneous features. A connecting-geometry tool with at least one definable feature is affixed to the arch area. The definable feature overlays at least part of the connecting area. The arch area is scanned to produce a scanned dataset of the arch area. The definable feature of the connecting-geometry tool on the connection area is determined based on the scanned dataset. The dimensions of the arch area are determined based on the data relating to the definable features from the scanned dataset. | 10-17-2013 |
20130273493 | SPECTRAL SCANNING PHOTOCROSSLINKING DEVICE - A photo-curing device includes a light source for initiating the curing of a photo-curable material. The light source has light-emitting diodes, each emitting light in a determined wavelength range, the wavelength ranges of the LEDs overlapping partially so as to cover a continuous wavelength range that is broader than the wavelength range of each LED. An activation device is provided for selectively activating each LED. | 10-17-2013 |
20130273494 | Fluid Controller - A fluid conditioning system is adapted to condition the fluid used in medical and dental cutting, irrigating, evacuating, cleaning, and drilling operations. The fluid may be conditioned by adding flavors, antiseptics and/or tooth whitening agents such as peroxide, medications, and pigments. In addition to the direct benefits obtained from introduction of these agents, the laser cutting properties may be varied from the selective introduction of the various agents. | 10-17-2013 |
20130295518 | Apparatus and Method for Achieving a Head Up Posture for a 3-D Video Image for Operative Procedures in Dentistry - An apparatus and method to rigidly connect the imaging elements such as camera(s) and the monitor on a single arm, or a single arm element, which maintains the proper relationship between the camera and the monitor while simultaneously allowing the monitor height to be at the ideal viewing height for the dentist. While the imaging elements of the invention are rigidly connected on a single arm or arm element, there is provision for changing the tilt, on a horizontal axis, of the monitor, as well as its height, to accommodate differences in height among dentists. This rigid connection of the invention assures that the image of the operative site will always be presented in the most understandable frame of reference for the dentist. | 11-07-2013 |
20130302746 | APPARATUS FOR CARIES DETECTION - An apparatus for obtaining an image of a tooth having at least one light source providing incident light having a first spectral range for obtaining a reflectance image from the tooth and a second spectral range for exciting a fluorescence image from the tooth. A polarizing beamsplitter in the path of the incident light from both sources directs light having a first polarization state toward the tooth and directs light from the tooth having a second polarization state along a return path toward a sensor, wherein the second polarization state is orthogonal to the first polarization state. A first lens in the return path directs image-bearing light from the tooth toward the sensor, and obtains image data from the portion of the light having the second polarization state. A long-pass filter in the return path attenuates light in the second spectral range. | 11-14-2013 |
20130309627 | TUBULAR DENTAL REINFORCEMENT PREFORM FOR FORMING A DENTAL RETAINING BAND - The invention relates to a tubular dental reinforcement preform formed by a cord made from woven fibres. The cord is impregnated and filled by a polymerizable resin and is able, by isostatic crushing, to take the shape of a strip without breaking of the woven fibres constituting the cord, the polymerizable resin being able to creep through the cord to form two lateral parts. The invention also relates to a production method of a dental contention strip from such a tubular reinforcement preform. | 11-21-2013 |
20130316298 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING DENTAL IMPLANTATION SURGERY - In a method and apparatus for supporting dental implantation surgery, a three-dimensional CT image of jaws of an object is acquired. A reference site of the jaws and an implantation position of a gum in the jaws are set in the three-dimensional CT image. The implant is implanted at the implantation position. A three-dimensional optical image of an inside of an oral cavity of the object is then produced. The reference site is positionally set in the three-dimensional optical image through recognition of a shape of the reference site in the three-dimensional optical image. A surgical tool is positionally controlled to the implantation position in the oral cavity, based on i) a relationship between the position of the reference site and the implantation position of the gum in the three-dimensional CT image and ii) the position of the reference site in the three-dimensional optical image. | 11-28-2013 |
20130323671 | SPECTRAL FILTER FOR AN INTRA-ORAL IMAGING SYSTEM - An imaging device is coupled to a wand having an optical source that generates light at a metrology wavelength, wherein the wand is included in an intra-oral imaging system. The imaging device comprises a spectral filter that transmits the light of the metrology wavelength and blocks light of other wavelengths. The imaging device also comprises a lens coupled to the spectral filter. Additionally, the imaging device further comprises a sensor, wherein the light of the metrology wavelength is incident on the sensor after being transmitted through the lens and the spectral filter, and wherein the sensor converts the light of the metrology wavelength that is incident on the sensor, into electrical signals to generate intra-oral imagery. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323672 | Apparatus and Method for Controlled Fluid Cooling During Laser Based Dental Treatments - A system for dental tissue treatment includes a system for directing a laser beam to an area of dental tissue to be treated, and a fluid-delivery system for directing and controlling a flow of a fluid. The fluid is directed to at least a portion of the area to be treated and the fluid flow is controlled to substantially prevent both a change in laser energy absorption by the dental tissue and attenuation of treatment efficiency due to fluid interference with the laser beam. The fluid present in at least a portion of the area to be treated may prevent or reduce the likelihood of melting of enamel in that area. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323673 | DENTAL APPARATUS, MEDICAL APPARATUS AND CALCULATION METHOD - There is provided a dental apparatus including a light source for emitting a light to irradiate at least one of a tooth, a gum, a plaque and a calculus of an oral cavity, a light detector for detecting fluorescence from the oral cavity emitted to the light irradiated from the light source, and a control unit for outputting first data for visualizing a temporal change in a fluorescence intensity based on the fluorescence detected by the light detector. Also, there is provided a calculation method including irradiating an excited light, detecting a fluorescence intensity, and calculating a temporal change in the fluorescence intensity in a depth direction. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323674 | DENTAL APPARATUS, IMAGE ACQUISITION METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A dental apparatus includes a light irradiation unit for emitting a light to irradiate an oral cavity, an image capturing unit for image-capturing the oral cavity light irradiated by the light irradiation unit, and an output unit for outputting data for highlighting and displaying at least one of a plaque site and a calculus site on an image of the oral cavity based on an image captured result by the image capturing unit. | 12-05-2013 |
20130323675 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLED FLUID COOLING DURING LASER BASED DENTAL TREATMENTS - A system for dental tissue treatment includes a system for directing a laser beam to an area of dental tissue to be treated, and a fluid-delivery system for directing and controlling a flow of a fluid. The fluid is directed to at least a portion of the area to be treated and the fluid flow is controlled to substantially prevent both a change in laser energy absorption by the dental tissue and attenuation of treatment efficiency due to fluid interference with the laser beam. The fluid present in at least a portion of the area to be treated may prevent or reduce the likelihood of melting of enamel in that area. | 12-05-2013 |
20130330684 | MULTIFUNCTION WAND FOR AN INTRA-ORAL IMAGING SYSTEM - A wand having a housing is coupled to an intra-oral imaging system. The wand comprises a first device and a second device coupled to the housing. The first device is an intra-oral imaging device for capturing images of a patient's teeth, and the second device provides an additional function. | 12-12-2013 |
20130330685 | DENTAL SURFACE MODELS - To create a digital surface model of an intra-oral anatomy, a recess or a hole in an impression material having a predetermined shape and size is scanned. The scanning results and information on the predetermined shape and size are used for determining a threshold value representing interface between the impression material and another material. The threshold value is then used in generating the digital surface model from CT scanning data of an impression of an intra-oral anatomy on said impression material. | 12-12-2013 |
20130344453 | FUHRUNGSELEMENT UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM EINBRINGEN EINER KNOCHENBOHRUNG - A guide element is constructed for arrangement on a device for the penetrating extension of a blind hole created in hard tissue, in particular in the jawbone, wherein the device includes a hollow body that forms a pressure chamber and that has a distal working opening and an inlet opening opposite the working opening. The guide element can be inserted into the inlet opening with a tight fit and the inlet opening can be closed by the guide element, the guide element has a through-hole, through which a shaft of a working tool, for example, of a milling tool, can be guided and inserted into the hollow body, and the guide element has a connection for a working medium for applying an internal pressure in the pressure chamber or in the hollow body. | 12-26-2013 |
20130344454 | Optical Irradiation Appliance for Dermatology and Beauty Care - The appliance according to the invention for dermatological or cosmetic treatment of a patient comprises a base body ( | 12-26-2013 |
20130344455 | DENTAL IMPLEMENTS - A matrix ring comprising a ring body and a pair of opposing tips mounted to the ends of the ring body. Each of the tips may be movably coupled to the ring body about an axis of rotation. Optionally, or alternatively, the tips may be removably mounted to the ring body. For example, the ring body may include a pair of opposed spaced apart ends each with a tine mounted at each end. Further, at least a portion of the matrix ring may be formed from a bulk amorphous alloy. | 12-26-2013 |
20130344456 | Low Pass Filter Attachments for Use with Dental Curing Lights - A dental curing light system is configured to include a dental curing light ( | 12-26-2013 |
20140017625 | INTRA-ORAL CAMERA HAVING A LIQUID LENS FOR IMAGE STABILIZATION - An intra-oral camera ( | 01-16-2014 |
20140030670 | DENTAL SHADE MAPPING - A method and apparatus for generating a color mapping for a dental object. The method includes generating a transformation matrix according to a set of spectral reflectance data for a statistically valid sampling of teeth. Illumination is directed toward the dental object over at least a first, a second, and a third wavelength band, one wavelength band at a time. For each of a plurality of pixels in an imaging array, an image data value is obtained, corresponding to each of the at least first, second, and third wavelength bands. The transformation matrix is applied to form the color mapping by generating a set of visual color values for each of the plurality of pixels according to the obtained image data values and according to image data values obtained from a reference object at the at least first, second, and third wavelength bands. The color mapping can be stored in an electronic memory. | 01-30-2014 |
20140030671 | DENTAL THERAPY APPARATUS - A dental therapy apparatus which enables a dental therapy more surely and less invasively is provided. A dental therapy apparatus ( | 01-30-2014 |
20140038123 | DENTAL DRILL HEAD - A dental drill head, constituted of a head housing, a wind wheel, and bearings, the head housing being constituted of a head housing cover and a head housing cavity, and the wind wheel being constituted of a wind wheel shaft and wind wheel blades. An anti-suck-back device is configured between the head housing cover and a wind wheel shaft end part to which the wind wheel shaft corresponds. The present invention, which adopts the aforementioned technical scheme, firstly makes it possible to reduce the intake in of contaminants when suck-back is taking place as the impeller is braked; and secondly, while there is still a positive pressure inside the head, the rubber head covering uses elastic force to brake the impeller and completely prevents the intake of contaminants. Moreover, the structure is simple and costs are low. | 02-06-2014 |
20140038124 | DENTAL LIGHT DEVICE - A light device includes a body and a tip structure configured to be removably coupled with the housing. The tip includes a light engine that is operable for emitting light positioned at a distal end of the tip. A power supply circuit is positioned in the housing and coupled to the light engine. The power supply circuit is rechargeable and includes at least one ultracapacitor element. A non-imaging element is coupled with the light engine at the distal end. | 02-06-2014 |
20140038125 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CURING MATERIALS WITH RADIATION - An instrument for curing light-curable compounds curable in the mouth of a patient, including a housing including a handle portion and a barrel portion removably secured with respect to the handle portion. A plurality of solid state, light-emitting semiconductor junction elements form an array on a substrate, and collectively emit light having wavelengths within a narrow band of wavelengths suitable for curing a compound. The array of light-emitting elements are positioned proximate to the distal end of the barrel portion, and an elongated heat-conducting element extends from the distal end of the barrel portion toward the proximal end for conducting heat away from the array. A generally clear layer extends on the substrate and over the plurality of light-emitting semiconductor junction elements, and a non-imaging optical focusing device is positioned at the distal end of the barrel portion to collimate the emitted light. | 02-06-2014 |
20140045139 | MOLAR MEDIA MOUNT - Some embodiments of the invention provide a molar media mount for positioning a media display device in unoscured view and direct line of sight of a patient. In some embodiments, the molar media mount comprises a first end that attaches to a mounting arm of a medical device and a second end that attaches to and holds the media display device. In some embodiments, the second end comprises a ball joint for setting an angle of the media display device that corresponds to the direct line of sight. In some embodiments, the molar media mount comprises a set of articulating points that position a media display screen in a direct line of sight of a person in an examination seat In some embodiments, the medical device is a dental light. In some embodiments, the media display device attaches to the dental light. | 02-13-2014 |
20140051031 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CURING MATERIALS WITH RADIATION - A hand held dental instrument for curing light-curable compounds including a housing with a handle portion and a barrel portion configured for being manipulated for positioning a tip end of the barrel portion proximate to a curing site. A plurality of solid state, light-emitting elements are mounted in a collective array to collectively form a beam of light. The array of elements is operable for collectively emitting a beam of light having wavelengths within a band of wavelengths and at a power to cure a dental compound. The array of elements is positioned proximate to the tip end of the barrel portion and the emitted light beam from the array illuminating a curing site. A radiation focusing device is positioned proximate the array of elements at the tip end of the barrel portion to focus the beam of light before it illuminates the curing site. | 02-20-2014 |
20140057223 | FILM ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - An illuminator film system may include one or more pre-cut sections of optical film applied to a waveguide to allow light to exit the waveguide through the film in a predetermined manner. The one or more pre-cut sections may be removed and reapplied during a procedure to redirect the light. A laminated illuminator film may be provided that uses a laminated optical film structure to direct light from a fiber optic input. Such a laminated illuminator film may be very low profile, low cost and easy to apply to a retractor for providing illumination during a surgical procedure. | 02-27-2014 |
20140065570 | LIGHT GUIDE TYPE PAIN RELIEVER - A light guide type pain reliever includes a handle including a barrel accommodating a battery, a rear end cap and a front end cap respectively capped on two opposite ends of the barrel, a pushbutton mounted in the rear end cap and a switching connector mounted in the rear end cap and electrically connected to the battery and drivable by the pushbutton to switching on/off the battery, a holder shell connected to the front end cap and electrically coupled to the battery and having electrically connected thereto a vibrator and a light-emitting device, an adapter connected to the holder shell, and a light guide plate connected to adapter guiding out light rays emitted by the light-emitting device. | 03-06-2014 |
20140080086 | Image Navigation Integrated Dental Implant System - An image navigation integrated dental implant system includes a control unit for storing and transmitting data streams, a scan module electrically connected to the control unit for scanning and taking the pictures of the soft tissue and hard tissue of the parenchyma of the oral cavity of a patient and the related external skin color and transmitting the obtained data to the control unit, a design module electrically connected to the control unit for receiving the oral cavity data from the control unit and using the data to design a oral cavity simulation diagram, and a navigator module electrically connected to the control unit for receiving the oral cavity data and photographing the oral cavity and then providing a picture to guide the dentist to perform the dental implant surgery. | 03-20-2014 |
20140093835 | ESTIMATING A SURFACE TEXTURE OF A TOOTH - Embodiments for estimating a surface texture of a tooth are described herein. One method embodiment includes collecting a sequence of images utilizing multiple light conditions using an intra-oral imaging device and estimating the surface texture of the tooth based on the sequence of images. | 04-03-2014 |
20140099596 | Light Curing Device - The invention relates to a light curing device for dental purposes having a plurality of semiconductor light sources, each light source includes a light-emitting chip, wherein said chips are mounted on a common and chip-cooling substrate. Each chip is surrounded by an individual reflector body connected to the substrate and/or the chip associated therewith, and the reflector bodies of at least two chips are arranged next to one another but are not connected with one another. | 04-10-2014 |
20140113243 | Handpiece Assembly for Laser Treatment Device - A handpiece assembly for laser treating a target surface and a laser system are disclosed. A handpiece assembly for laser treating a target surface includes a cable connector that is detachably coupled to a power supply and control module. The cable connector is configured to receive power and control signals from the power supply and control module. The handpiece assembly includes a laser module configured to receive the power and control signals from the cable connector and to generate electromagnetic energy based on the received power and control signals. The laser module is a replaceable module that is detachably coupled to the cable connector and a handpiece. The replaceable module allows a particular laser module to be removed from the handpiece assembly and replaced with another laser module. The handpiece assembly further includes the handpiece configured to receive the electromagnetic energy from the laser module and to direct the electromagnetic energy to the target surface. | 04-24-2014 |
20140113244 | TOOTH WHITENING COMPOSITION CONTAINING COLLOIDAL PLATINUM - A tooth whitening composition with a high level of whitening effectiveness over the entire tooth whitening composition application includes colloidal platinum as a platinum catalyst in a peroxide-containing oral composition. Whitening effectiveness can be enhanced by application of a tooth whitening composition containing colloidal platinum to the teeth surface followed by photo-irradiation of the application site. | 04-24-2014 |
20140120493 | MOTION COMPENSATION IN A THREE DIMENSIONAL SCAN - The present disclosure provides computing device implemented methods, computing device readable media, and systems for motion compensation in a three dimensional scan. Motion compensation can include receiving three-dimensional (3D) scans of a dentition, estimating a motion trajectory from one scan to another, and calculating a corrected scan by compensating for the motion trajectory. Estimating the motion trajectory can include one or more of: registering a scan to another scan and determining whether an amount of movement between the scans is within a registration threshold; determining an optical flow based on local motion between consecutive two-dimensional (2D) images taken during the scan, estimating and improving a motion trajectory of a point in the scan using the optical flow; and estimating an amount of motion of a 3D scanner during the scan as a rigid body transformation based on input from a position tracking device. | 05-01-2014 |
20140134566 | Dental Prosthesis With Reference Points For Imaging When Fabricating A Denture - A dental prosthesis apparatus with reference points for overlapping of multiple images to form a composite image, in which a pair of implant assemblies each attaches to a clip assembly having first and second opposing rail clips secured together with a fastener while holding a portion of an elongated rail that extends between the implant assemblies, and the rail defines a differentiation characteristic for use as reference points for matching of a plurality of images in overlapping relation for forming a composite image. A method of providing a dental prosthesis with reference points for imaging is disclosed. | 05-15-2014 |
20140134567 | Interproximal non-surgical caries treatment method - The device includes a shim component constructed for use in the non-surgical treatment of interproximal carious dental lesions. A plunger may be provided for driving substances through a tube-like channel or bore in the shim component, or an electromagnetic energy-transmissive material may fill the channel, in either case for delivering to the site of the lesion a medium that is effective for directly or indirectly killing, or biologically damaging, the carious bacteria. | 05-15-2014 |
20140134568 | LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A MEDICAL OR DENTAL INSTRUMENT - Medical or dental instruments having a lighting device, manufacturing methods for such instruments and various lighting devices having an optical semiconductor element are described. The lighting devices have, for example, a body, at least one radiation-emitting surface on a radiation-emitting end of the body and at least one fluid channel which is provided in the body and connects at least one opening which is provided on the radiation-emitting end to one or more fluid sources for dispensing fluid. The lighting devices have, for example, a hollow metallic sleeve, a transparent window for emission of electromagnetic radiation and a socket on which at least one optical semiconductor element is arranged. The socket is made of a ceramic, glass ceramic or glass material, and is connected to the hollow metallic sleeve by a material comprising metal and glass. | 05-15-2014 |
20140147803 | SHIELD FOR PATIENT POSITIONING IN EXTRA-ORAL IMAGING - A patient positioning apparatus for an extra-oral imaging system includes a mount for revolving an x-ray source and an imaging sensor panel about a patient's head and a substantially transparent shield suspended from the mount. The shield has a chin support coupled to the shield and comprises a chin rest and a bite element and a forehead support coupled to the shield and comprises a head rest. | 05-29-2014 |
20140147804 | FLOW-TYPE ULTRASONIC ORAL CAVITY WASHING DEVICE AND FLOW-TYPE ULTRASONIC ORAL CAVITY WASHING METHOD - This invention is achieved to provide a water-flow ultrasonic oral-cavity cleaning device and a method for water-flow ultrasonic oral-cavity cleaning for surely and efficiently cleaning an oral cavity. In the water-flow ultrasonic oral-cavity cleaning device | 05-29-2014 |
20140170588 | DENTAL LASER-EMITTING DEVICE AND METHODS - Disclosed herein is a dental laser-emitting device capable of treating both soft tissue applications and hard tissue applications. | 06-19-2014 |
20140170589 | LIGHTED TEETH CLEANING APPARATUS - A device for cleaning teeth with a light for the area being cleaned is described. | 06-19-2014 |
20140186791 | INFRARED DENTAL IMAGING - Dental imaging systems include an optical scanner that scans one or more interrogation beams across a portion of at least one tooth to produce a dentally modulated light flux associated with light scattering, absorption, or other interaction of the interrogation beam and a tooth interior. The dentally modulated light flux is detected and processed to produce picture information associated with the tooth. Interrogation wavelengths between 800 nm and 1800 nm can be used to provide images suitable for diagnosis and assessment of demineralization or other defects. Interrogation beams at one or more wavelengths can be used. Multiple detectors can be situated to receive dentally modulated light fluxes at different wavelengths or dentally modulated light fluxes with different directions or different locations. Markers at or on a tooth can be used to for depth determination. Index matching to the tooth can improve image quality. | 07-03-2014 |
20140186792 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FOR DENTISTRY APPLICATIONS - A dental illumination apparatus includes a lamp system mounted on a support structure. The lamp system includes a light source. A control system is provided for controlling the activation of the lamp system. A light guide shields soft tissues local to teeth of a subject from effects of ultraviolet radiation. The light guide includes a lamp attachment formation coupled to the lamp system, and a recording device in communication with the control system, the recording device including memory which stores the amount of time that the light source has been on since the beginning of a treatment procedure. A lip retractor, coupled to the light guide, is adapted to receive the lips of a patient. | 07-03-2014 |
20140193768 | IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD - A panoramic imaging apparatus functionally includes an image processing apparatus. In this apparatus, two planar images are produced, which are subjected to registration. A registration process is applied to overall areas of two planar images based on curves decided from positions designated on the two planar images respectively. The positions on each of the planar images are aligned along a straight line, both straight lines corresponding to each other in a horizontal direction, and a scale factor for the registration is changed position by position on the straight lines. One of the two planar images is searched for a match of each local region of the other planar image, to any of regions of the one planar image, and images of the matched regions are re-produced to produce a planar image. The difference information is calculated between the planar images. | 07-10-2014 |
20140193769 | Multi-Axial Positioning Dental Drill Guide Assembly - A dental device is provided for guiding a drill bit. The dental device comprises a platform adapted to be mounted on a person's jaw. At least one drill guide is coupled to the platform and adapted for translational and rotational adjustment with respect to the platform. In one embodiment, the platform comprises a single bite registration receiver. In another embodiment, the platform comprises a triangular frame, including a cross-arch receiver provided for stability. A third embodiment provides a platform for guiding four drill bits. In each embodiment, a multi-axis positioning assembly enables setting and adjustment of the entry point and angular orientation of each drill guide and provides a surgeon with ample room to view the procedure as it is performed. | 07-10-2014 |
20140193770 | Dental Osteotomy Appliance and Preparation Method - A dental device is provided for guiding a drill bit. The dental device comprises a platform adapted to be mounted on a person's jaw. At least one drill guide is coupled to the platform and adapted for translational and rotational adjustment with respect to the platform. In one embodiment, the platform comprises a single bite registration receiver. In another embodiment, the platform comprises a triangular frame, including a cross-arch receiver provided for stability. A third embodiment provides a platform for guiding four drill bits. In each embodiment, a multi-axis positioning assembly enables setting and adjustment of the entry point and angular orientation of each drill guide and provides a surgeon with ample room to view the procedure as it is performed. | 07-10-2014 |
20140205965 | Dual Wavelength Endodontic Treatment - Systems and methods are provided for performing a disinfecting treatment. A fluid is placed within a volume, where the fluid absorbs radiation of a first wavelength, and where the fluid is transparent to radiation of a second wavelength. Radiation of the first wavelength is applied near or inside the volume to generate shockwaves or pressure waves in the fluid. Radiation of the second wavelength is applied near or inside the volume to cause thermal disinfection. | 07-24-2014 |
20140205966 | HUMAN BODY INFORMATION EXTRACTION DEVICE, HUMAN BODY IMAGING INFORMATION REFERENCE PLANE CONVERSION METHOD, AND CROSS SECTION INFORMATION DETECTION DEVICE - There is provided a human body information extraction device for extracting human body information including position information from a reference position, from 3D information on the human body elements obtained from a CT information or the like in which the position information from the reference position with respect to a human body element is unknown. In the human body information extraction device, a reference plane for positioning is detected by detecting information on a common positioning member contained in both of the 3D human body information from the CT information and a 3D model information from a human body model. The both reference planes are matched on the display so that the 3D human body information is positioned on the reference plane. Furthermore, only human information corresponding to the 3D model information is extracted from the CT information. By using this device, it is possible to obtain 3D human body information positioned on the reference plane from which a noise is excluded. | 07-24-2014 |
20140212830 | Light for Oral Anesthesia Injection Syringe - A light for use with an oral anesthesia syringe that is received into a passageway of a barrel of the light. When the syringe is received into a first opening in a proximal end of the barrel's passageway, the needle of the syringe extends through a second opening at the proximal end of the barrel. At least one lamp and preferably a plurality of lamps at the distal end of the barrel illuminate the needle and the interior of a patient's mouth. A battery is included in the light for powering the lamps. The insertion of the syringe into the barrel closes a pair of contacts to cause the battery to power the lamps, or the battery may be removed to remove power from the lamps. | 07-31-2014 |
20140212831 | MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENT DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A MEDIUM - A medical or dental treatment device for use in an oral or dental procedure, comprises a base part with a power supply unit and an electrical or electronic control device and a set of different parts for use with the base part. The set of different parts comprises at least one delivery part for a first treatment phase and comprising a sound or ultrasound source, a movable piston and a piston operating element operable to deliver a substance from the delivery part to a treatment site, and at least one active part for use in a second treatment phase to act on the treatment site. The active part comprises a sound source, an ultrasound source and/or an electromagnetic radiation source. The delivery part and the active part are selectively connectible to the base part for use in consecutive treatment phases (the first can precede or follow the second). | 07-31-2014 |
20140212832 | DETECTION OF A MOVABLE OBJECT WHEN 3D SCANNING A RIGID OBJECT - A method for detecting a movable object in a location includes —providing a first 3D representation of at least part of a surface by scanning; —providing a second 3D representation of at least part of the surface by scanning; —determining for the first 3D representation a first excluded volume; —determining for the second 3D representation a second excluded volume; —if a portion of the surface in the first 3D representation is located in space in the second excluded volume, the portion of the surface in the first 3D representation is disregarded, and/or —if a portion of the surface in the second 3D representation is located in space in the first excluded volume, the portion of the surface in the second 3D representation is disregarded | 07-31-2014 |
20140234796 | METHOD FOR PERIODONTAL DISEASE MEASUREMENT - The method for periodontal disease measurement of the present invention includes: using a plurality of cross-sectional images provided by x-ray CT images of teeth and periodontal tissues to detect a contour of each tooth in each cross-sectional image, detect a dentition, and provide a dental formula; detecting the positions of the root apex, the alveolar crest, and the crown of each tooth from the detected tooth contour data; calculating at least one of a distance indicator, a volume indicator, a surface area indicator, a first moment indicator, a center-of-gravity indicator, and an alveolar bone indicator from the detected tooth contour data, and the position data of the root apex, the alveolar crest, and the crown of the tooth; and measuring the progression of periodontal disease based on at least one calculated indicator. | 08-21-2014 |
20140242538 | RADIATION SOURCE AND LIGHT GUIDING DEVICE - The invention relates to a radiation source, in particular a light curing device, for the polymerization of dental materials, comprising a light conductor and a light generation device which has at least two light sources, preferably semiconductor light sources, in particular light diodes, and the radiation of which is bundled by a reflector and fed into the light conductor. The light sources differ from one another with respect to their light color and/or their emission spectrum and are controllable separately for changing the light color and/or the emission spectrum and/or the spectral radiant power of the radiation emitted. The light conductor has at least one monocore section and one multicore section wherein the radiation emitted by the light sources is fed into a monocore section of the light conductor. Further, the invention relates to a light-conducting device for a radiation source or a light curing device of this kind. | 08-28-2014 |
20140255869 | DEVICE FOR TREATING PERI-IMPLANTITIS - A device includes: a cylindrical first main body having a bottom surface, an inner side surface, and an outer side surface, the first main body having at least one electromagnetic wave irradiation port and at least one antiseptic discharge port, the at least one electromagnetic wave irradiation port being provided in the inner side surface of the first main body, the at least one antiseptic discharge port being provided in the bottom surface and/or the inner side surface of the first main body; an electromagnetic wave generation source; and an antiseptic supply source. | 09-11-2014 |
20140272770 | Phototherapy mouthpiece for enhancing the replication of gum cells - A phototherapy mouthpiece includes a mouthguard including a light source and a power pack extending power therethrough a cable to the light source mounted for converting the power to red or near-red photon light, in order to convert the photon energy to proton-motive energy in the gum margin, so that gum cells can replicate to heal gum tissue. The mouthguard portion forms a plurality of recesses and air ducts to enhance oral osmosis. Optionally, a power pack based light source can deliver red or near red photon light through an optic cable to achieve the same proton-motive energy effect, but with less load on the jaw. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272771 | Dental Laser Unit with Communication Link to Assistance Center - A medical treatment apparatus includes a power and control (PAC) device. The PAC device provides electrical power through a cable to a laser handpiece assembly to electrically power a laser source within the handpiece assembly. The PAC device controls operation of the handpiece assembly and detects an identification of the handpiece assembly. The PAC device also monitors data relating to operation of the handpiece assembly. The PAC device uploads, through a communication network to a user assistance center remote from the PAC device, the handpiece assembly identification and the monitored data. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272772 | REGISTERING SHAPE DATA EXTRACTED FROM INTRA-ORAL IMAGERY TO DIGITAL RECONSTRUCTION OF TEETH FOR DETERMINING POSITION AND ORIENTATION OF ROOTS - Provided are a system, method, and computer readable storage medium for using a digital reconstruction of a tooth, wherein the digital reconstruction includes a crown and a root. An image of the crown of the tooth is acquired, subsequent to a movement of the tooth. The shape data of the crown is extracted from the image and registered to the digital reconstruction of the tooth. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272773 | Image Guided Navigation System - An image guidance system for tracking a surgical instrument within the oral cavity. The image guidance system includes a plurality of cameras adapted to be located within the oral cavity to provide intraoral images of optically visible patterns within oral cavity. A processing system receives and processes the intraoral images to recognize patterns and triangulate the locations and orientations of each camera. The processing system uses a reference dataset which defines a reference coordinate system based on alignment to a portion of the oral anatomy. The processing system determines the location and orientation of the tracked instrument based on the reference dataset. In an embodiment, the system includes an oral fixture that is removably attachable to teeth in a patient and is configured to hold one of the cameras. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272774 | SCANNING SEQUENCE FOR AN INTRA-ORAL IMAGING SYSTEM - Provided are a system, method, and computer readable storage medium for generating an intra-oral scan of a dentition. A contiguous scan of an occlusal surface of at least a part of one arch of the dentition is generated. At least one additional surface is associated to the contiguous scan of the occlusal surface. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272775 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGING IN LASER DENTAL TREATMENT - A device for determining a contour of a dental treatment area during treatment thereof includes a laser beam guidance system and an imaging system. The laser beam guidance system can guide a laser beam and, optionally, a scanning light to a dental treatment area, and the imaging system, which can include an adjustable focus image sensor, can obtain an image of the dental treatment area based on light rays reflected therefrom. The device also includes a computation system to compute a contour, e.g., a 2D contour, of a surface of the dental treatment area based on the image obtained by the imaging system and, optionally, geometries of one or more components of the laser beam guidance system and/or optical components associated with the imaging system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140287378 | DENTAL CURING LIGHTS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of the present invention include dental curing lights comprising a battery, and a fire resistant mesh bag at least partially enclosing the battery therein. Additionally, the battery and fire resistant mesh bag may be located within the dental curing light. Additional embodiments of the present invention include methods of manufacturing a dental curing lights. The methods may comprise enclosing a battery within a fire resistant mesh bag, and positioning the battery and fire resistant mesh bag into the dental curing light. | 09-25-2014 |
20140295370 | MEDICAL IRRIGATION DEVICE - A device for treating a root canal in a tooth including a fixture piece having a lumen and a distal tip, a first electrode in communication with the lumen, and a sonic or ultrasonic energy source. The first electrode is configured to deliver electrical energy to an irrigating fluid passing through the lumen prior to discharge from the distal tip. Sonic or ultrasonic energy source is provided from the fixture piece for delivery of sonic or ultrasonic energy to the root canal. A fluid supply line or replaceable cartridge can be provided to delivery irrigating fluid to the fixture piece. A method for treatment of a root canal and kit assembly are further provided. | 10-02-2014 |
20140302452 | Dental Camera System - A dental camera system for creating an image of an object has a dental camera, which comprises a housing and optics arranged therein together with an image sensor. The dental camera system further comprises an evaluation unit which cooperates with the image sensor to capture the object. To achieve a dental camera system whereof the dental camera performs using optics without movable or controllable optical elements, it is provided for the optics to be plenoptic optics which are designed to determine a 4D light field when capturing the object and for the evaluation unit to be designed to calculate at least one representation of the captured object from the 4D light field. | 10-09-2014 |
20140302453 | ENDOSCOPE WITH AT LEAST ONE OPTICAL SENSOR ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND USING SAME - A method for producing an endoscope with an optical sensor arrangement with a distal side and a proximal side and with an electrical connection between the distal side and the proximal side. The optical sensor arrangement is mounted directly on the electrical conductor, The main feature of the invention relates to the fact that the electrical contacts, on the optical sensor, are designed so that they are arranged in a single row and that the contacts ( | 10-09-2014 |
20140308623 | COMPUTER FABRICATION OF DENTAL PROSTHETICS - A method is disclosed to fabricate a dental prosthesis by obtaining an image of the patient's dentition and generating a three-dimensional model of the dentition; positioning a portion of the dentition into a computer model of a mill blank; defining a margin region surrounding a dental object; defining an abutment ditch outside of said margin; generating a milling model having two virtual portions including the margin region and the abutment ditch region; and milling the dental prosthesis with a differential speed, wherein the milling of the abutment ditch portion is done at a higher speed than the milling of the prosthesis portion. | 10-16-2014 |
20140315142 | HAND-HELD TOOTH WHITENING INSTRUMENT WITH APPLICATOR RESERVOIR FOR WHITENING COMPOSITION AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A hand-held, ergonomic instrument with an LED that emits actinic light in visible wavelengths mounts a replaceable applicator cup with a reservoir for a tooth whitening composition held in place against a user's tooth during a whitening procedure. Actinic light is directed onto the tooth surface through a window in the cup and the tooth whitening composition substantially without attenuation, delivering at least about 100 milliwatts per square centimeter of light energy to the tooth surface. The cup includes a rigid body for mounting the cup to the instrument and an opaque flexible sleeve molded in place over the outside of the body to form a seal with the tooth surface and prevent exposure of soft mouth surfaces to the actinic radiation during a whitening procedure. A safety switch disables the LED when the applicator cup is not in contact with a tooth surface. | 10-23-2014 |
20140335470 | DENTAL PREPARATION GUIDE - Disclosed is method for generating a dental preparation guide configured for validating the preparation of at least one tooth for a dental restoration, said method comprising:
| 11-13-2014 |
20140342303 | Method and apparatus for laser induced thermo-acoustical streaming of liquid - A laser induced thermo-acoustical system has a waveguide for propagating laser radiation to an absorbing layer of a tip. The tip has an absorbing layer serving to absorb the laser radiation propagating through the waveguide. The absorbing layer has such an absorption coefficient that upon absorbing the laser radiation the absorbing layer heats up to boil a quantity of a liquid when the tip is surrounded by the liquid. A laser induced thermo-acoustical method calls for providing a waveguide for propagating laser radiation to the absorbing layer of the tip to be at least partially absorbed by the absorbing layer and to boil a quantity of the liquid surrounding the tip and generating the stream of liquid. The laser induced thermo-acoustical streaming of the liquid is used, in particular, for the treatment of a root canal and periodontal pockets. | 11-20-2014 |
20140342304 | DENTAL METHOD OF SMILE DESIGN - A patient's smile is improved by photoimaging the patient's smile and scanning the patient's anterior teeth and associated soft lip structure to obtain sets of data mapping the patient's anterior teeth and associated soft tissue structure. The photo image is used to create a desired smile image which is then used to amend the data map of anterior teeth to a substantially identical resultant image which is then used to mill temporary and permanent prosthesis | 11-20-2014 |
20140342305 | GUM TISSUE GUIDE, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PRODUCING AND UTILIZING THE SAME - A method, device and system for modifying the gingival margin of a patient is disclosed. A method includes obtaining an electronic model of the dentition of a patient, determining an incision path along the gingival surface based on the electronic model, generating and fabricating a guide arrangement to assist in cutting the gingival surface of the patient, mounting the guide arrangement to the dentition of the patient, and cutting the gingival surface of the patient with the assistance of the guide arrangement. A guide arrangement includes a mounting portion and a template portion coupled to the mounting portion along the gingival surface of the guide arrangement and positioned to provide a desired incision path. A system includes a three dimensional scanner, a computer system and a fabricating device. | 11-20-2014 |
20140349244 | SYRINGE SLEEVE - A sleeve may be attached to a syringe. The sleeve may include a hollow tube configured to slide on, or attach to, a syringe. The sleeve may also include a plurality of lighting devices located near a distal end of the hollow tube. The plurality of lighting devices may be configured to illuminate when the sleeve is activated. | 11-27-2014 |
20140349245 | BITE TAB FOR DENTAL SENSORS - A positioning bite tab for a dental sensor, said positioning bite tab comprising: a base element, said base element defining a substantially plate-shaped biting portion; and a strap movable between a strap open configuration and a strap closed configuration, wherein, in said strap open configuration, said strap is generally planar, and in said strap closed configuration, said strap forms a loop for receiving said dental sensor thereinto and securing said dental sensor thereto; said base element being attachable to said strap in a first orientation and in a second orientation, said biting portion being oriented differently relative to said strap in said first and second orientations. | 11-27-2014 |
20140356802 | Intraoral Light Emitting Appliance - An intraoral light emitting appliance having an external surface including opposed bite surfaces adapted for removable engagement by the upper and lower teeth to prop open the mouth of a patient. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356803 | Light for Oral Anesthesia Injection Syringe - A light for use with an oral anesthesia syringe that is received into a passageway of a barrel of the light. When the syringe is received into a first opening in a proximal end of the barrel's passageway, the needle of the syringe extends through a second opening at the proximal end of the barrel. At least one lamp and preferably a plurality of lamps at the distal end of the barrel illuminate the needle and the interior of a patient's mouth. A battery is included in the light for powering the lamps. The insertion of the syringe into the barrel may a pair of contacts to cause the battery to power the lamps, or the battery may be removed to remove power from the lamps. A disposable integrated syringe and light combination is also described. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356804 | LIGHT MIXTURE - The invention relates to a light mixing device for a medical or dental-medical lighting device, in particular for a light curing device for the polymerisation of dental masses, which device comprises a housing with a light generation device, as well as a light conductor. The light mixing device ( | 12-04-2014 |
20140356805 | RADIOGRAPHIC GUIDE WITH RADIO-OPAQUE FEATURES - A blank for forming a radiographic guide is formed from a material substantially translucent to x-rays and has external surfaces. The blank encases portions of one or more radio-opaque features, wherein the one or more radio-opaque features are embedded within the blank and extend at least between the external surfaces of the blank. | 12-04-2014 |
20140363784 | DENTAL LASER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE HAND PIECE AND VARIABLE FOOT PEDAL - A dental laser system for treatment of hard and/or soft tissue includes a main chamber housing optical and primary fluid supply subsystems, for directing a laser beam and fluid to a treatment area. A hand piece affixable to the main chamber, includes mating optical and secondary fluid supply subsystems. The hand piece can be rotatable or re-orientable about an optical axis within the hand piece. A lock can maintain a selectable angular orientation of the hand piece relative to the main chamber. A coupling can maintain a fluidic communication between the primary and secondary fluid supply subsystems even when the hand piece is rotated or re-oriented. A sensor and controller can sense a selected angular orientation of the hand piece and adjust the main optical subsystem according to the sensed angular orientation, to align the two optical subsystems. The laser may be controlled using a variable speed foot pedal. | 12-11-2014 |
20140377714 | SCAN BODY FOR DETERMINATION OF POSITIONING AND ORIENTATION OF A DENTAL IMPLANT - A scan body for determination of a positioning and orientation of a dental implant, including a base part having an interface, including a three-dimensional scan region comprising at least four different scan areas, including a transition region axially between the scan region and the interface, as well as including a fastening screw for fixing the scan body in the implant, characterized in that the base part comprising the interface on the one hand and a scan element comprising the scan region including the transition region on the other hand are separately produced components, which are connected to one another by means of a non-positive and/or a positive connection. | 12-25-2014 |
20140377715 | Contactless Dental Device - A contactless dental device for determining tooth colors includes illuminating means for illuminating with ambient illumination light a tooth to be examined. At least one color sensor for acquisition and spectral examination of light reflected by the tooth is inventively provided, wherein filtering means are associated with the color sensor for at least partial separation of a signal component originating from the illumination light from the signal component originating from the ambient light. Evaluating means for determining the tooth color based on the signal component originating from the illumination light are disposed downstream of the filtering means. | 12-25-2014 |
20140377716 | Dental Measuring Device for three dimensional measurement of teeth - A dental measuring device for three-dimensional measurement of a patient's teeth having projection means with a projection unit | 12-25-2014 |
20150017598 | VIDEO-BASED AUTO-CAPTURE FOR DENTAL SURFACE IMAGING APPARATUS - In an exemplary method for obtaining a contour image of a tooth, which can be executed at least in part by a computer, movement of an intra-oral camera can be detected by acquiring a first video image frame that includes the tooth and processing the first video image frame to detect one or more edges of the tooth in the first video image frame and acquiring a second video image frame that includes the tooth and processing the second video image frame to detect the one or more edges of the tooth in the second video image frame. The method can compare corresponding edge locations between the first and second processed video image frames and projects a fringe pattern illumination onto the tooth from the camera, capturing and storing one or more still images of the fringe pattern according to the detected camera movement. | 01-15-2015 |
20150017599 | HANDHELD LASER DEVICE FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES - A handheld laser device for medical, in particular dental treatment purposes, comprising a handpiece having a handpiece body accommodating a laser and a removable handpiece attachment. The handpiece attachment is slidable over at least a major portion of the handpiece body and the device is adapted such that air and/or water can be supplied from the handpiece body to the handpiece attachment. | 01-15-2015 |
20150024336 | Combining depth-maps from different acquisition methods - A method and system capturing three-dimensional information of a scene on a structure includes operating a light pattern projector to project a known light pattern onto the scene; using at least two cameras, taking images of the scene, the images being two-dimensional images taken chronologically synchronous; using first and second images, and the known position and orientation of the cameras with respect to each other, extracting a first depth map of the scene; using the first image, the known light pattern, and the known position and orientation of the first camera and the light pattern projector with respect to each other, extracting a second depth map of the scene; and using the extracted first depth map and the extracted second depth map of the scene together to make a 3D measurement of the scene. | 01-22-2015 |
20150024337 | VOXEL LEVEL NEW INFORMATION UPDATES USING INTELLIGENT WEIGHTING - A method of integrating new information from depth maps into an existing three-dimensional representation of an object surface, the representation being a truncated signed distance function (TSDF) noted in individual voxels, the TSDF indicating, to respective coordinates within a defined volume, a distance to a next surface, includes obtaining a depth map showing the object, the depth map containing values from measurements; and integrating new information from the depth map into the existing TSDF, wherein each individual voxel affected by the depth map within the TSDF is updated and the update for each updated voxel is selected from the group of a front update if said voxel is near the outer side, a rear update if the voxel is near the inner side, and an ambiguous update, each kind of update leads to a different weighting for the updated value within the voxel. | 01-22-2015 |
20150030989 | Handheld Device for Delivering Photodynamic Therapy - The present invention relates to a handheld dental device that provides photodynamic therapy. The device of the present invention may have an elongated housing; an applicator tip extending from the distal end of the housing; wherein the applicator tip has a lumen defined by a wall; an optic fiber extending through the lumen of the applicator tip; at least one power source attached to or residing within the housing; at least one light source that provides light to the optic fiber and emits a wavelength that ranges from about 650 nm to about 1400 nm; and at least one oxygen source that provides oxygen to a passage that communicates with the oxygen source and the applicator tip. Oxygen and light may be provided at the applicator tip simultaneously. The device may be used to eliminate or reduce bacteria which cause oral disease or conditions, such as endodontic treatment failures. | 01-29-2015 |
20150037750 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING COLOR IMAGES - Systems for generating in-focus color images are provided. Related methods and devices are also provided. | 02-05-2015 |
20150037751 | IMAGE ACQUISITION DEVICE FOR DENTAL HANDPIECE, IMAGING APPARATUSF OR DENTAL HANDPIECE, DENTAL HANDPIECE AND DENTAL HANDPIECE SYSTEM - Provided is an image acquisition device for dental handpiece capable of acquiring a clear image even though cooling water is supplied. An image acquisition device ( | 02-05-2015 |
20150050613 | DENTAL SYRINGE TIP DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A dental syringe tip system for attachment to a dental syringe. The dental syringe tip system can include components such as an outer core, an inner core, and a carrier which can be combined in a multitude of combinations to achieve different fluid flow characteristics, such as discharge pressure and discharge pattern, through the dental syringe tip. The outer core and inner core can have passages designed to modify fluid flow characteristics. In addition, the outer core and inner core can have additional connectors for receiving fluids from sources other than a dental syringe. Some or all of the components can be separate to be assembled by a manufacturer or an end-user. Assembly of multiple components can be facilitated by retention features located on the components. | 02-19-2015 |
20150056567 | PHOTON INDUCED ACOUSTIC STREAMING DEVICE AND METHOD - A device and method of using a device for photon-induced endodontic and periodontic applications includes a power source, a trigger coupled to the power source and circuit elements initiated by the trigger. The circuit elements include a timing circuit and a driver. A light source is coupled to the circuitry elements wherein and driver controls the period, cycle, and pulse generation of the light source to create photon induced acoustic waves. The optical assembly includes a fiber optic cable and an output tip and is coupled to the light source. This optical assembly refracts light from the light source and photon induced acoustic waves exit the output tip in a pre-determined pattern. | 02-26-2015 |
20150056568 | OPTICAL THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT DEVICE - Methods and devices for Live Biofilm Targeted Thermolysis (LBTT) are disclosed. The disclosed LBTT methods can be used for thermolysis and coagulation of the live periodontal Biofilm with incandescent light and a targeting agent as heat sink. A delivery assembly can be used to deliver the incandescent light generated through the secondary quantum optical and thermal emissions from a carbonized near infrared diode laser delivery fiber, otherwise known as a “hot tip,” to an application region that includes live biofilm. With this novel targeted approach of exploiting the incandescent hot tip's radiant energy (i.e. its optical and thermal emissions), the physical nature of the targeted live biofilm in the periodontal pocket is changed from a mucinous liquid-gel, to a semi-solid coagulum, which then facilitates its removal from the effected pocket, with traditional mechanical SRP periodontal techniques. | 02-26-2015 |
20150064643 | Visualization Apparatus And System For Enhanced Hand-eye Coordination - A visualization apparatus and a system for enhancing hand-eye coordination during a medical procedure are provided. The visualization apparatus includes an elongate support member, a head member, an operating head element, and a processor. The head member connected to the elongate support member at a predetermined angle includes an angled wall for mounting a reflector. The operating head element connected to an upper end of the head member mounts and supports an objective lens. The objective lens focuses light from an operating field to a reflector to create an image of the operating field. An eyepiece lens accommodated in the elongate support member or the head member magnifies the created image. The processor operatively communicating with an image receiver processes and transmits the magnified image to a viewer. The orientation of the magnified image on the viewer is similar to the orientation of the operating field, thereby enhancing hand-eye coordination. | 03-05-2015 |
20150064644 | Method for Using Radiopaque Dental Impression Material - The invention could be a method of operating a scanning dental combination comprising the following steps, providing a prosthesis device having an artificial base supporting one or more artificial teeth; providing a radiopaque dental impression material that can form a physical impression of a portion of a mouth of patient, the portion of a mouth of patient being used to support the dental prosthesis device; using the radiopaque dental impression material to make an impression of the portion of the mouth of the patient; forming a combination of the radiographic dental impression material and dental prosthesis device; and scanning the combination with a radiographic scanning machine to create at least one digital file of a radiographic-based image of the combination. | 03-05-2015 |
20150064645 | Photocatalytic Teeth Whitening - The present disclosure relates to devices, methods and kits for accelerating the rate of whitening of teeth using an oxidizing agent, a photocatalytic agent, and a portable lightsource. | 03-05-2015 |
20150072302 | LIGHT ACTIVATED TOOTH WHITENING COMPOSITION - A dental bleaching agent and a dental bleaching method by which the shortcomings associated with the conventional techniques are overcome, and a better teeth whitening result is accomplished. | 03-12-2015 |
20150079534 | APPARATUS FOR IMAGING DENTAL ARCH IN ORAL CAVITY - There is provided an intraoral teeth image taking apparatus capable of simultaneously taking from a plurality of directions a group of high-precision images for calculation of high-precision three-dimensional data required, for example, when artificial teeth are made. The intraoral teeth image taking apparatus includes an image taking tray part | 03-19-2015 |
20150079535 | 3D SCANNER WITH STEAM AUTOCLAVABLE TIP CONTAINING A HEATED OPTICAL ELEMENT - A 3D scanner for recording topographic characteristics of a surface of at least part of a body orifice, where the 3D scanner includes a main body having a mounting portion; a tip which can be mounted onto and un-mounted from the mounting portion, where the tip is configured for being brought into proximity of the body orifice surface when recording the topographic characteristics such that at least one optical element of the tip is at least partly exposed to the environment in the body orifice during the recording; and a heater for heating the optical element, where the heat is provided by way of thermal conduction; where the tip can be sterilized in a steam autoclave when un-mounted from the main body of the 3D scanner such that it subsequently can be reused. | 03-19-2015 |
20150079536 | LIGHT THERAPY APPARATUS AND METHODS - An extra-oral light therapy device comprises a support that registers against features of a patient's head. A light source is mounted to the support. The light source may comprise an array of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”). A controller controls the extra-oral light therapy device. The support may comprise a tray fitted to the patient's teeth or a head-set fitted to the patient's ears and the bridge of the patient's nose. An external light therapy device has a thin, molded substrate, at least one array of light emitters mounted onto the thin, molded substrate, an attaching means for removably attaching the device to an area of treatment, and a controller for controlling the external light therapy device. Methods for supporting light sources adjacent desired treatment locations and for treating jaw bone disorders and jaw osteonecrosis and biostimulating bone and soft tissue are also disclosed. | 03-19-2015 |
20150086938 | ATTACHMENT FOR A PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION DEVICE AND CHARGING STATION THEREFORE - A photopolymerization apparatus comprising a charging station and a hand-guidable photopolymerization device, wherein the photopolymerization device comprises at least one reservoir for electrical power and at least one attachment having at least one charging contact, wherein at least one of (i) the at least one attachment is securable to the charging station and (ii) the at least one attachment is securable to the photopolymerization device, wherein the attachment provides at least one electrically conductive connection by means of which the at least one reservoir is rechargeable. | 03-26-2015 |
20150086939 | AUTOMATED PRODUCTION OF DENTAL RESTORATION - A method for manufacturing a dental restoration for a patient, where the method includes: obtaining a 3D scan of at least a restoration site of the patient's mouth, where the manufactured dental restoration is adapted for fitting to the restoration site; obtaining a CAD design of the dental restoration; milling the restoration from a material, where the restoration is milled both on an inside surface configured for fitting to the shape of the restoration site of the patient's mouth and on an outside surface, where the milling is according to the obtained CAD design; transferring the milled restoration to a retention means providing a fixed known position of the restoration relative to a post-processing machinery, where the restoration is retained on the inside surface, such that the outside surface of the restoration is approachable/free/accessible; and performing post-processing of the outside surface of the restoration. | 03-26-2015 |
20150104754 | HEALING COMPONENTS FOR USE IN TAKING IMPRESSIONS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides a healing abutment for attachment to a dental implant with marking locations thereon. The marking locations either lack or have markers that provide a binary code system for retrieving unique information about the healing abutment and the underlying implant. | 04-16-2015 |
20150118637 | PORTABLE NONINVASIVE INSPECTION DEVICE - The present invention discloses a portable noninvasive inspection device, which comprises a light source illuminates an target to generate an optical inspection signal; a probe head provides an optical path for said light source to receive said optical inspection signal; at least one switched filter module arranged in the optical path, allowing the optical inspection signal to pass therethrough to generate a corresponding spectral signal; and an image sensor arranged behind the switched filter module, receiving the spectral signal and generating a spectral image. The spectral image can be transmitted to an external device, wherefrom the user can use the spectral image to examine the target in further detail. The present invention features a rotary-type or movable-type switched filter module, which facilitates the user to switch filters easily during optical inspection and expands the application of the present invention. | 04-30-2015 |
20150118638 | Intraoral Imaging Apparatus - An intraoral apparatus and method of using the same. The apparatus includes a tray for positioning within an oral cavity of an individual to receive a dental arch of the individual. Data acquisition elements coupled to the tray are for acquiring data usable for generating images of intraoral features including the dental arch, a palate, a facial sulcus, and a lingual sulcus of the individual. The images are combinable for determining a sulcus depth of the individual. | 04-30-2015 |
20150132709 | TEETH WHITENER - Disclosed is a tooth whitening apparatus including: a mouthpiece to which a gel for applying hydrogen peroxide is applied; a lamp unit disposed at an inner tip of a grip case to whiten teeth by using light; a secondary battery disposed on a lower side of a PCB control board inside the grip case; a vibration device disposed at an upper side of the grip case to be operated by an on-off switch; and a USB port charging unit disposed at a rear side of the grip case to charge the secondary battery. | 05-14-2015 |
20150140504 | SOFT-TISSUE LASER SURGERY - In dentistry very often soft tissue has to be cut. It has become customary to cut soft tissue, in particular gum or gingiva, or to disinfect pockets in the gingiva that exist at the neck of teeth with the help of laser light. The same applies to a disinfection of the channel in the root of teeth (endodontic treatment). Prior art concepts of cutting soft tissue rely on the use of red or infrared diode lasers and lead to an excessive heating the tissue and damaging of surrounding tissue. We suggest a device for treatment comprising a laser diode with a wavelength of 445±15 nm, in particular 445±10 nm, for providing the laser light. The use of e.g. 445 nm for cutting soft tissues has numerous advantages. | 05-21-2015 |
20150140505 | COMPUTER-AIDED POSITIONING AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM FOR DENTAL IMPLANT - A computer-aided positioning and navigation system for dental implant includes a computer system having built therein a dental implant planning software and providing a 3D digital human tissues model to create an implant navigation information, a positioning assistive device including a body providing a positioning portion and a guide portion and a connection member carrying an optical positioning device, one or multiple optical capture devices, and a display device electrically connected to the computer system. The computer system controls the optical capture device to capture images and drives the display device to display a part of the content of the 3D digital human tissues model and the implant navigation information. | 05-21-2015 |
20150147712 | AIR COOLED DENTAL PHOTOCURING LIGHT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - The invention comprises a dental tool. The dental tool comprises a hollow tool body having a light source disposed in one end thereof. The dental tool also comprises a hollow tube disposed within the hollow tool body, the hollow tube having a first end disposed adjacent the light source and an opposite second end connectable to a source of pressurized air. The dental tool further comprises at least one vent hole formed in the hollow tool body distal from the light source such that air emitted from the first end of the hollow tube absorbs heat from the light source and the heated air is discharged from the hollow tool body through the vent hole. A method of using the dental tool is also disclosed. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147713 | Light for Oral Anesthesia Injection Syringe - A light for use with an oral anesthesia syringe that is received into a passageway of a barrel of the light. When the syringe is received into a first opening in a proximal end of the barrel's passageway, the needle of the syringe extends through a second opening at the proximal end of the barrel. A plurality of lamps at the distal end of the barrel illuminate the needle, the interior of a patient's mouth, and an injection site of the needle. A battery is included in the light for powering the lamps. Power is selectively applied to the lamps. A circuit may disable illumination after about ten minutes of use. | 05-28-2015 |
20150147714 | SURGICAL LOCATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A position monitoring system comprises a single composite fiducial reference comprised of a fiducial key and a fiducial extension rigidly and removably attached to the fiducial key, a tracker for obtaining image information of the surgical site, and a computer system with processor, memory, a software program, and access to a database. The computer has scan data of an area of a surgical patient with the fiducial reference fixed to the area by a multipodal surgical screw fixture. A uniquely identifiable first marker is attached to the fiducial key in a predetermined fixed relative position and orientation. The computer determines the relative position and orientation of the marker based on live image information from the tracker, relates and displays the current position and orientation of the composite fiducial reference to the scan data during a surgical procedure. Further implements at the surgical site may bear further markers that may be tracked. The marker may also serve as fiducial extension, to which end it may be uniquely shaped or marked. | 05-28-2015 |
20150289954 | COMPUTER FABRICATION OF DENTAL PROSTHETICS - A method is disclosed to fabricate a dental prosthesis by obtaining an image of the patient's dentition and generating a three-dimensional model of the dentition; positioning a portion of the dentition into a computer model of a mill blank; defining a margin region surrounding a dental object; defining an abutment ditch outside of said margin; comparing an original scan file and an output to be produced from an original toolpath to verify the dental prothesis, and generating a new toolpath if desired; creating a milling model having two virtual portions including the margin region and the abutment ditch region; and milling the dental prosthesis with a differential speed, wherein the milling of the abutment ditch portion is done at a higher speed than the milling of the prosthesis portion. | 10-15-2015 |
20150289955 | METHOD OF MAKING A DENTAL RESTORATION AND SYSTEM THEREFOR - A method of making a dental restoration comprises steps of transmitting from a scanning device scan data to a central processing unit and receiving on a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) device machine control data for manufacturing a dental restoration from the central processing unit. The machine control data are associated with the scan data. Further the scanning device and the CNC device are at the same first location, whereas the central processing unit is at a different second location remote from the first. The method further comprises steps of providing a dental blank and shaping the dental blank based on the machine control data to provide the dental restoration. The method and a system for performing the method help maximizing the timely efficiency in a restoration of a tooth and helps maximizing the quality of a chairside manufactured dental restoration. | 10-15-2015 |
20150292684 | MEDICAL LUMINAIRE - A medical luminaire, for example a dental treatment luminaire for the intraoral illumination of a surgical field, has at least one illuminating unit with light-producing means and with optical means for generating a field of light in an object plane, wherein a diffuser is provided that is designed to widen the field of light in the object plane. | 10-15-2015 |
20150294066 | Combination dental imaging system and dental practice management and charting system with a bi-directional communication interface - A combination dental imaging system and dental practice management and charting system includes a dental imaging device, a dental practice management and charting system and a bi-directional communication interface which couples the dental imaging system to the dental practice management and charting system. The combination dental imaging system and dental practice management and charting system also includes a code generator, a translator and a correlator. The code generator generates an ADA CDT code. The translator translates the ADA CDT code into at least one property required by the dental imaging system in order to acquire dental images of a specific image type, format and quantity. The correlator correlates the dental images to be acquired by the dental imaging system to the ADA CDT code so that the dental images are acquired by having at least one property set. | 10-15-2015 |
20150297328 | CURING LIGHT DEVICE - A curing light device for curing a compound includes a housing and a tip structure configured to be removably coupled with the housing. A light emitting device operable for emitting light in a wavelength range suitable for curing a light curable compound is positioned at the distal end of the tip structure. Electrical components are positioned at the proximal end of the tip structure and coupled with the at least one light emitting device and are configured for engaging complementary electrical components positioned in the housing for providing power to the light emitting device. A portion of the tip structure extends beyond the proximal end of the tip structure and is configured to be received by a feature in the housing for physically aligning the tip structure in the housing and for aligning the electrical components. A power supply circuit is rechargeable and includes an ultracapacitor element. | 10-22-2015 |
20150297329 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLOUR IMAGING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL STRUCTURE - A device for determining the surface topology and associated color of a structure, such as a teeth segment, includes a scanner for providing depth data for points along a two-dimensional array substantially orthogonal to the depth direction, and an image acquisition means for providing color data for each of the points of the array, while the spatial disposition of the device with respect to the structure is maintained substantially unchanged. A processor combines the color data and depth data for each point in the array, thereby providing a three-dimensional color virtual model of the surface of the structure. A corresponding method for determining the surface topology and associate color of a structure is also provided. | 10-22-2015 |
20150305624 | FLUORESCENCE FILTER SPECTRUM COMPENSATION - A device provides incident light on oral structures, switchably between two states. In the first state, incident light causes autofluorescence of byproducts of decay, and an optical filter between the oral structures and either the user's eyes or a visualizing apparatus yields visually distinguishable appearances for that autofluorescence depending on whether the tissue is healthy or unhealthy. In the second state, the incident light is of a color composition that yields a substantially “white” spectrum after passing through the filter. | 10-29-2015 |
20150313455 | PORTABLE NONINVASIVE INSPECTION DEVICE - The present invention discloses a portable noninvasive inspection device, which comprises a light source illuminates a target to generate an optical inspection signal; a probe head provides an optical path for said light source to receive said optical inspection signal; at least one switched filter module arranged in the optical path, allowing the optical inspection signal to pass there through to generate a corresponding spectral signal; and an image sensor arranged behind the switched filter module, receiving the spectral signal and generating a spectral image. The spectral image can be transmitted to an external device, wherefrom the user can use the spectral image to examine the target in further detail. The present invention features a rotary-type or movable-type switched filter module, which facilitates the user to switch filters easily during optical inspection and expands the application of the present invention. | 11-05-2015 |
20150313559 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING A PROBLEM TOOTH - A system and method for visualizing a dental image that includes a plurality of high resolution dental data, a plurality of tooth objects, at least one threshold and a processing module is described. The plurality of high resolution dental data that is generated using computed tomography. The plurality of tooth objects selected for each tooth from the dental data includes at least one of an enamel object, a dentin object, a pulp object, a root object, and a nerve object. The at least one threshold is used to detect at least one problem tooth. The processing module detects at least one problem tooth. Additionally, the processing module mathematically models the growth of at least one tooth object, the decay for at least one tooth object, or the combination thereof. Furthermore, the processing module determines the effect the problem tooth has on at least one other tooth object. | 11-05-2015 |
20150313572 | ULTRASOUND PROBE AND DEVICE FOR 3D IMAGING OF THE JAW - This invention concerns an ultrasonic dental imaging probe ( | 11-05-2015 |
20150320520 | Dental Implant Framework - An improved method of a dental framework design and manufacturing, incorporating a dental framework design volume to eliminate framework or denture teeth modification post framework manufacturing. | 11-12-2015 |
20150320530 | DENTAL LIGHT DEVICE - A curing light device includes a body with a tip portion that has a plurality of elements for providing electrical energy to the distal end of the tip and for removing heat from the distal end of the tip. A light engine includes at least one light emitting element operable for emitting light and is positioned on the distal end of the tip portion. A power supply is positioned in the body and is rechargeable and includes at least one ultracapacitor element. Spring electrical contacts are positioned in the body and electrically coupled with the ultracapacitor element. The spring electrical contacts are spaced along the length of the body and configured for electrically engaging the tip portion along its length for delivering power to the light engine and for provide a spring alignment of the tip portion in the body. | 11-12-2015 |
20150327963 | ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE IRRIGATOR APPARATUS AND METHOD - An electrical discharge irrigation device and method is described. The device includes a power source to produce a first voltage, a circuit coupled to the power source to convert the first voltage to a second voltage, a discharge capacitor to receive the second voltage from the circuit, at least one of a transistor and a controlled rectifier coupled to the discharge capacitor to receive the second voltage, and an output tip. This output tip is coupled to the at least one of a transistor and a controlled rectifier and includes a first end and a second end and a longitudinal axis extending between them, an electrode located in an interior space of the output tip configured to receive an electrical charge from the at least one of a transistor and a controlled rectifier and to release an electric discharge, and a ground return. The ground return is an outside surface of the output tip and a space between the electrode and the ground return holds a conductive medium so that the conductive medium is in contact with the electrode and the ground return to produce the electric discharge. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335394 | Illuminated Dental Prop - The present invention relates to an illuminated dental prop for holding a patient's mouth open during dental procedures. The illuminated dental prop is completely disposed within the patient's mouth during use and includes a body portion and a lighting assembly that is selectively detachable from the body to allow for intense sterilization of the components after use. Under certain embodiments of the invention, the body portion and/or the lighting assembly will be disposable after a single use. | 11-26-2015 |
20150335904 | PHOTOTHERAPY DEVICES AND METHODS - The present disclosure relates to phototherapy device members which can be coupled to a light source to deliver light to hard to reach or internalized sites and which include a flexible fiber optic tip member having a core for transmitting light and an elastic tubular connector sleeve for mechanically coupling the flexible tip member to the light source. The present disclosure also relates to phototherapy devices which comprise the light source and the flexible fiber optic tip member. The present disclosure also relates to methods of phototherapy using the phototherapy device such as anti-bactericidal treatment, periodontal treatment, wound healing treatment, anti-fungal treatment, anti-parasitic treatment, anti-viral treatment, skin condition treatment, or treatments to minimize or reduce scarring. | 11-26-2015 |
20150349544 | LIGHTING SYSTEMS FOR MEDICAL USE - An induction system for use in a medical environment includes a power induction plate configured to be disposed within the medical environment, the power induction plate configured to generate an inductive field. The induction system also includes an induction coil, and a medical tool coupled to the induction coil. The power induction plate is configured to power the induction coil when the induction coil is within a predefined area surrounding the power induction plate. | 12-03-2015 |
20150351879 | LENS POSITIONING SYSTEM - An actuator includes an inner element coupled to an outer element by a linear-motion bearing that provides a single degree of translational movement of the inner element with respect to the outer element along a longitudinal axis. The inner element includes a permanent magnet and the outer element includes a conductive winding with a first coil wound in first direction around a first pole of the permanent magnet and a second coil wound in a second direction around a second pole of the permanent magnet. | 12-10-2015 |
20150359479 | Methods for Obtaining Information Relative to a Specific Linear Trajectory - Obtaining information about anatomy relative to a specific linear trajectory into a patient's jawbone using a base unit such as a frame located coronally to a proposed point of entry, the base unit having an open passageway. Placing an instrument guide such as a guide sleeve into the base unit or a cartridge placed in the base unit and precluding rotation of the instrument guide; the instrument guide positioned so that a centerline of the instrument guide is aligned with the specific linear trajectory. Mounting an instrument assembly upon the instrument guide so that the instrument assembly cannot rotate and using the instrument assembly to obtain information about patient's anatomy relative to the specific linear trajectory. Alternatively, the instrument guide may be omitted and an end of the instrument assembly placed directly into an opening in the base unit or a cartridge in the base unit. The instrument assembly may be used to obtain X-ray images. The instrument assembly may be used to obtain bone contour information. Many variations disclosed. | 12-17-2015 |
20150374471 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING CARIES USING LOCALLY DELIVERED MICROWAVE ENERGY - A method and a device for treating dental caries using microwave energy applied directly to teeth at frequencies that are lethal to the bacteria in caries, without being destructive to tooth tissues. The method and a device will have a significant economic and health impact, leading to a reduction in traditional surgical interventions, as well by improving access to care for those with health disparities. | 12-31-2015 |
20160000332 | APPARATUS FOR DENTAL CONFOCAL IMAGING - An apparatus for dental confocal imaging comprises an illumination module for generating an array of light beams, an optics system for confocal focusing of the array of light beams and a probe head with a light-guiding part having an entrance face and an exit face. The illumination module, the optics system and the probe head are arranged such that the array of light beams from the illumination module passes through the optics system, enters the light-guiding part via the entrance face and exits the light-guiding part via the exit face. The optics system is configured such that, after having passed through the optics system, the outermost marginal rays of the outermost light beams with respect to the optical axis of the optics system are parallel or divergent to the optical axis. | 01-07-2016 |
20160000535 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING SURFACE TOPOGRAPHY OPTICALLY - An apparatus is described for determining surface topography of a three-dimensional structure. The apparatus can include a probe and an illumination unit configured to output a plurality of light beams. In many embodiments, the apparatus includes a light focusing assembly. The light focusing assembly can receive and focus each of a plurality of light beams to a respective external focal point. The light focusing assembly can be configured to overlap the plurality of light beams within a focus changing assembly in order to move the external focal points along a direction of propagation of the light beams. The apparatus can include a detector having an array of sensing elements configured to measure a characteristic of each of a plurality of light beams returning from the illuminated spots and a processor coupled to the detector and configured to generate data representative of topography of the structure based on the measured characteristic. | 01-07-2016 |
20160000939 | BIO-COMPATIBLE RADIOPAQUE DENTAL FILLERS FOR IMAGING - Dental contrast formulations (“fillers”) of tailorable X-Ray radiopacity and methods for their use are provided. The disclosed fillers include mixtures of solid particles suspended in a biocompatible fluid. The solid particles contain one or more X-ray radiopaque materials. The biocompatible fluid can also contain one or more soluble X-ray radiopaque components. By controlling the composition of the solid particles, the composition of the biocompatible fluid, and the loading of the solid particles in the biocompatible fluid, the X-ray radiopacity and stability of the filler can be tailored to allow for improved discrimination of the filler within periodontal pockets, relative to adjacent soft tissue and teeth, so that the 3-D shape, volume, and depth of the pocket can be precisely and rapidly determined by X-Ray imaging. | 01-07-2016 |
20160008116 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR BITE REGISTRATION | 01-14-2016 |
20160014396 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGING | 01-14-2016 |
20160015246 | VISUALISING A 3D DENTAL RESTORATION ON A 2D IMAGE - A method for visualizing a 3D dental restoration on a 2D image of the mouth of a patient, the method including obtaining a 3D dental model of at least a part of the patient's oral cavity, designing the 3D dental restoration, obtaining the 2D image of the mouth of the patient, estimating a virtual camera comprising at least one virtual camera property corresponding to at least one physical camera property of the physical camera used to obtain the 2D image, viewing the 3D dental restoration using the virtual camera, determining the visible area of the 3D dental restoration, which is not overlapped by surrounding anatomic features when viewed with the virtual camera, imaging the visible area of the 3D dental restoration with the 2D image. This provides an image which with high accuracy gives the dentist and the patient a visual presentation of the final result of a dental treatment. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015332 | RADIATION IMAGING APPARATUS AND IMAGING METHOD USING RADIATION - There is provided a panoramic imaging apparatus which serves as a radiation imaging apparatus. The panoramic imaging apparatus includes an X-ray tube radiating an X-ray as a radiation, a detector outputting digital-quantity frame data corresponding to an incident X-ray, and moving means moving the pair of X-ray tube and the detector relatively to an object. The apparatus further includes means for acquiring the frame data from the detector during movement of the X-ray tube and the detector, and means for optimally focusing a portion being imaged of the object using the acquired data and producing a three-dimensional optimally focused image in which the real size and shape of the portion being imaged are reflected. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015489 | PROBE HEAD AND APPARATUS FOR INTRAORAL CONFOCAL IMAGING - A probe head for dental confocal imaging, comprises a light-guiding part for guiding a light beam towards a teeth portion, the light-guiding part having an entrance face through which the light beam enters the light-guiding part and an exit face through which the light beam exits the light-guiding part, wherein the light-guiding part is configured, in case of a linearly polarized light beam having two polarization components being perpendicular to each other, to change polarization of the linearly polarized light beam on its path through the light-guiding part in such a way that one of the two polarization components, compared to the other of the two polarization components, is retarded by an odd multiple of a quarter of a wavelength of the light beam along the path from the entrance face to the exit face. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015494 | Dental And Medical Devices with Light Source and Antimicrobial Solution - Dental and medical devices with a light source and antimicrobial solution include an antimicrobial solution; a fiber optic cable that exposes the antimicrobial solution to light of a predetermined wavelength; and a solution holding apparatus that retains the lighted antimicrobial solution against the tissue. A method for antimicrobial treatment of a user includes retaining an antimicrobial solution in a solution holding apparatus; purposefully selecting a wavelength of light that reacts with the antimicrobial solution; providing the selected wavelength of light from an LED or laser or other appropriate light source; utilizing a fiber optic cable to expose the antimicrobial solution to the light; and utilizing the solution holding apparatus to hold the lighted antimicrobial solution against the user. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015999 | Medical and Veterinary Applications of Light to Antimicrobial and Antineoplastic Chemicals - A device having medical and veterinary applications of light to antimicrobial and antineoplastic chemicals includes a solution retainer adapted to retain a therapeutic solution against a user, the therapeutic solution including an antimicrobial chemical, an antineoplastic chemical, or both; a fiber optic cable; a light termination on the fiber optic cable that provides light from the fiber optic cable to the therapeutic solution in the solution retainer; and a light source that provides a light of a predetermined wavelength to the fiber optic cable; wherein the light provides a synergistic effect in the therapeutic solution that inhibits microbial or neoplastic growth. | 01-21-2016 |
20160022130 | TRACK LIGHTING SYSTEM - A pendant mounted track lighting system includes an electronic display for use in an operatory environment. In particular, the invention is directed towards a pendant mounted track lighting system that incorporates and integrates intraoral illumination for illuminating a patient's mouth area, general room or ambient lighting in the operatory environment for patients and practitioners, directional task lighting for work surface areas, and electronic display for patient stimulation. The track lighting system includes a housing assembly attached to one or more elongated members for attachment within the operatory environment, one or more ambient lighting assemblies, an intraoral light assembly having a carriage mechanism, an electronic display, and one or more directional task lighting assemblies in a single track lighting system. | 01-28-2016 |
20160022396 | HAND-HELD DENTAL DEVICE - A hand-held light curing apparatus is used with a housing ( | 01-28-2016 |
20160038033 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR QUANTIFYING ORAL HEALTH WITH A TOOTHBRUSH - Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in one aspect, a toothbrush system for imaging a dental structure includes a handle, a brush head, a tracking system, an optical system operable to acquire a set of optical absorption samples associated with a set of optical properties and a time, and a set of machine readable instructions operable to receive the three dimensional position of the brush head, receive the optical absorption samples, associate each optical absorption sample with a point on the dental structure, and determine oral health measures associated with each point on the dental structure. In another aspect, a method for quantifying oral health includes acquiring a set of optical absorption samples wherein each sample is associated with a three dimensional point on a dental structure, and computing a set of oral health measures based on the set of optical absorption samples. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038256 | ILLUMINATED INTRA-ORAL DELIVERY DEVICE - A medical syringe with a light source mounted on a distal end of the syringe to provide illumination of an injection site, a battery pack receiver configured to receive a battery pack with magnetic attraction a proximal end of the syringe, and a control circuit that is configured to illuminate the light source when the control circuit detects movement of the syringe and disconnects the battery from the light source either after a fixed period of time or after motion of the syringe ceases. Ideally the light source is a disc-shaped array of LED lights. The syringe is constructed of materials that can be sterilized. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038762 | Light Emitting Toothbrush - The present invention provides an improved light emitting toothbrush having an angular head removably secured to a base, wherein said base includes an operator for operating the light emitting toothbrush and an electronic power supply for powering said light emitting toothbrush, said angular head adapted for use with a radiation responsive paste applied to a tooth surface for simultaneous removal of bacteria and whitening of the tooth surface a plurality of fiber optic bristles extending from a front brush face of the angular head and in optical communication with a light emitter, said plurality of fiber optic bristles being generally adapted for conducting the emitted radiation from said light emitter towards the tooth surface. | 02-11-2016 |
20160051345 | VIEWFINDER WITH REAL-TIME TRACKING FOR INTRAORAL SCANNING - Methods and systems for scanning an intraoral cavity of a patient provide capturing one or more viewfinder images of the intraoral cavity and scanning the intraoral cavity with an intraoral scanner to generate one or more topography scans of the intraoral cavity. The one or more topography scans may correspond to the one or more viewfinder images. The methods and systems further provide capturing a viewfinder image of a portion of the intraoral cavity, the viewfinder image overlapping with the one or more viewfinder images. An area of overlap of the viewfinder image with the one or more viewfinder images can be determined. One or more indicators of the area of overlap can be displayed on one or more locations of a display in order to provide guidance for positioning a field of view of the intraoral scanner. | 02-25-2016 |
20160051346 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED INTRA-ORAL PROTOCOL AND CALIBRATION - A method of providing an accurate three-dimensional scan of a dental arch area is disclosed. The arch area has two segments and a connecting area between the two segments. The connecting area has homogeneous features. A connecting-geometry tool with at least one definable feature is affixed to the arch area. The definable feature overlays at least part of the connecting area. The arch area is scanned to produce a scanned dataset of the arch area. The definable feature of the connecting-geometry tool on the connection area is determined based on the scanned dataset. The dimensions of the arch area are determined based on the data relating to the definable features from the scanned dataset. | 02-25-2016 |
20160051347 | ESTIMATING A SURFACE TEXTURE OF A TOOTH - Embodiments for estimating a surface texture of a tooth are described herein. One method embodiment includes collecting a sequence of images utilizing multiple light conditions using an intra-oral imaging device and estimating the surface texture of the tooth based on the sequence of images. | 02-25-2016 |
20160058455 | Method and System For Optically Evaluating Proximity to the Inferior Alveolar Nerve In Situ - A low coherence interferometry probe system for evaluating proximity to a tissue layer, comprising a low coherence light source for generating low coherence excitation light, an excitation optical fiber to bring the low coherence excitation light near the tissue layer and a collection optical fiber for capturing back-scattered light from the tissue layer. The probe system comprises a low coherence interferometry sub-system and a digital signal processor for evaluating a distance to the tissue layer. There is also provided a spectral absorption probe system for evaluating proximity to an artery, comprising a light source excitation light having a wavelength adapted for absorption by blood chromophores, an excitation optical fiber and a collection optical fiber. The probe system comprises a light detector and a signal processor for determining a distance to the artery based on the back-scattered light and on Beer-Lambert law of light absorption using a value for surrounding tissue attenuation coefficient (μeff). A probe system combining low coherence interferometry and spectral absorption is also provided. | 03-03-2016 |
20160058526 | Dental Prophylaxis Device And Air Appliance - A dental prophylaxis and air appliance having a pressurized air source, a hand piece, and a manually actuated slurry container containing a mixture of dry or wetted abrasive and non-abrasive components. The compressed air is delivered to the hand piece by a line that combines the compressed air with the components and discharges the post-mixed water slurry of abrasive or non-abrasive components. The hand piece is configured to include a series of valves adapted to define one or more stages for containing components and encourage mixing thereof during operation. | 03-03-2016 |
20160067018 | METHOD OF CAPTURING DATA FROM A PATIENT'S DENTITION AND SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING SUCH METHOD - A method of capturing data from a patient's dentition with the steps of positioning a first optical sensor relative to patient's dentition, capturing the shape of a tooth in the patient's dentition, independent from capturing the shape, measuring a color at a location on the tooth, and providing a correlation between the location of the color and a coordinate in the captured shape. The invention helps providing a dental restoration at a relatively high optical, mechanical, and geometric quality. | 03-10-2016 |
20160074127 | Image Guidance System for Detecting and Tracking An Image Pose - An image guidance system for tracking a surgical instrument during a surgical procedure. The image guidance system includes a plurality of cameras adapted to be located external to a surgical area for capturing images of optically visible patterns. A processing system receives and processes the images to recognize the patterns and triangulate the locations and orientations of each pattern relative to a camera. The processing system uses a reference dataset to recognize the patterns. | 03-17-2016 |
20160074129 | System for Determining and Tracking Movement During a Medical Procedure - An image guidance system for tracking a surgical instrument during a surgical procedure. The image guidance system includes a plurality of cameras adapted to be located external to a surgical area for capturing images of optically visible patterns. A processing system receives and processes the images to recognize the patterns and triangulate the locations and orientations of each pattern relative to a camera. The processing system uses a reference dataset which defines a reference coordinate system based on alignment to a portion of the oral anatomy. The processing system determines the location and orientation of the tracked instrument based on the reference dataset. | 03-17-2016 |
20160074144 | DENTAL CURING LIGHT - An optical sensor for an instrument to form a closed-loop curing instrument that is configured to manage the quantity of delivered energy to a curable material, including a composite restoration for a tooth. The closed-loop curing instrument is configured to analyze a signal indicative of the light reflecting from the curable material, and to adjust light output based on the analysis. | 03-17-2016 |
20160089215 | HANDS-FREE LIGHTING SYSTEM - A hands-free lighting system comprising: a master control unit, a light unit, and a remote control unit. The master control unit is configured for controlling the operation of a remote light unit based on a signal received from a remote control unit. The light unit comprising at least one light source. | 03-31-2016 |
20160100811 | PERIODONTAL DISEASE TESTING APPARATUS AND IMAGE PROCESSING PROGRAM USED THEREIN - A periodontal disease testing apparatus of the present invention includes: an X-ray CT scanner photographing a portion including a tooth, a gingiva, and alveolar bone within an oral cavity to generate volume data of the portion; region setting means setting a related region of a subject tooth based on the volume data; defining means defining a principal axis of the subject tooth; correcting means correcting the related region so as to align the principal axis of the subject tooth with a normal direction of a cross-section of an X-ray CT image; multi-planar reconstruction image generating means generating a multi-planar reconstruction image of the corrected related region; means for generating developed image and the like transforming a coordinate of the related region to generate a developed image and a rotated image; and navigating means indicating correspondences of a spatial coordinate among the multi-planar reconstruction image, the developed image, and the rotated image. | 04-14-2016 |
20160113483 | IMAGING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A microlens in radiography in providing healthcare services, including medical and dental fields. The microlens preferably is included as a component of a detector. The detector preferably comprises a converter, a plate, a filter, the microlens, and a collector including photosensitive areas. Low light images are received at the converter and transmitted directly or through the plate to the filter and then to the microlens. The microlens collects, refines and focuses the low light image that would have otherwise fallen onto the non-sensitive areas of the collector, thereby enabling low light detection efficiency at the sensitive areas, and thereby increasing the collector fill factor and quantum efficiency. | 04-28-2016 |
20160113495 | ORAL HEALTH MONITORING METHOD AND APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A health monitoring apparatus including: an optical assembly is configured to: emit a light on a target surface; receive the light reflected from the target surface; collimate the reflected light; and filter the collimated light in a preset wavelength range; and an electronic interface operatively coupled to the optical assembly configured to: trigger the optical assembly; obtain an electrical signal from the optical assembly corresponding to the filtered light; generate data by converting the obtained electrical signals; and transmit the data to an electronic device. | 04-28-2016 |
20160113746 | LIGHT SOURCE, DETECTOR AND LUMINESCENT COMPOSITE - The present invention relates to a system comprising photopolymerizable composites and an associated light polymerization device. The composite comprises a photopolymerizable resin and a luminophore, and optionally inorganic fillers and a photobleaching agent. The polymerization device comprises a light source and a photodetector. The composite and the device are coupled via a feedback loop to indicate the degree of polymerization, or to indicate that polymerization is complete. The invention relates to any photopolymerizable composite or coating including industrial, protective, biomedical and dental composites and coatings. | 04-28-2016 |
20160120488 | Intraoral X-Ray Detector Assembly And Intraoral X-Ray Imaging Apparatus Using Same - Provided is an intraoral X-ray detector assembly that provides X-ray detection signals to an X-ray imaging apparatus main body, the assembly may comprises: an X-ray irradiation means disposed to emit X-rays toward a dentition to be imaged within an oral cavity of a patient; a close-contact means that can bring the X-ray detection means capable of detecting the X-rays close to the patient's face and can fix the X-ray detection means so as to face an X-ray emission direction of the X-ray irradiation means; and a support means that supports a first shaft extending to the X-ray irradiation means and a second shaft extending to the close-contact means and is mechanically coupled to a connection means between the X-ray imaging apparatus main body. | 05-05-2016 |
20160120617 | APPARATUS FOR GENERATING DENTAL DATA FOR MANUFACTURING AN ALIGNER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CLEAR ALIGNER USING THE APPARATUS - Provided is an apparatus for generating dental data for manufacturing an aligner, the apparatus including: a dental-data generation unit, in which the dental-data generation unit includes a preprocessing module includes a first module that receives data on a current state of the teeth of the patient from a scanner that scans the current state of the teeth of the patient, a second module that generates a state of the teeth of the patient and the vicinity of the teeth as 3D data, based on the data received from the scanner, a third module that sets a central point for dental movement in the 3D data, a fourth module that sets each central reference for a crown, a buccal surface, and a lingual surface of the tooth in the 3D data, and a fifth module that sets a reference for a dental root point in the 3D data. | 05-05-2016 |
20160128655 | SENSOR HOLDING APPARATUS FOR FACILITATING DENTAL IMAGING - A sensor holding apparatus for facilitating dental imaging, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, comprises a handle, an elongated shaft, and a sensor holder. The holder includes a coupling component configured to removably attach to a portal end of the shaft. The shaft comprises a cross-section adapted to receive a user's bite, the cross-section having a substantially polygonal perimeter to aid manipulation of the sensor inside the patient's mouth. The sensor holder further comprises a substantially flat body having a substantially flat surface adapted for removably attaching a sensor to the sensor holder. Furthermore, the substantially flat surface of the body of the sensor holder may comprise at least one edge that is adapted for removably attaching the sensor to the sensor holder by a pressure, or the sensor holder may be configured to receive an adhesive for removably attaching the sensor to the sensor holder. | 05-12-2016 |
20160128816 | APPARATUS FOR USER HAVING TEETH - Apparatus is for user having teeth. Apparatus includes upper oral delivery mouthpiece and lower oral delivery mouthpiece each configured to be positioned in the mouth of the user. Upper oral delivery mouthpiece includes upper bendable assembly configured to urge upper oral delivery mouthpiece to conform, at least in part, to a curvature of the upper teeth of the user. Lower oral delivery mouthpiece includes lower bendable assembly configured to urge lower oral delivery mouthpiece to conform, at least in part, to a curvature of the lower teeth of the user. | 05-12-2016 |
20160135763 | INTRAORAL X-RAY SENSOR WITH EMBEDDED STANDARD COMPUTER INTERFACE - An intraoral x-ray sensor including a sensor housing and a universal serial bus (USB) data cable. The sensor housing has an opening. The USB data cable includes an outer sheath and a first data line, a second data line, a ground line, a power line, and at least two independent fillers positioned within the outer sheath. In one embodiment, at least two lines selected from the group consisting of the first data line, the second data line, the ground line, and the power line are twisted together to form a single bundle. The opening is configured to receive the data cable. | 05-19-2016 |
20160135935 | AIR SYRINGE FOR DENTISTRY - An air syringe for dentistry includes a nozzle portion, a head portion connected to the nozzle portion, a handle connected to the head portion, an air tube and a water tube positioned in the handle, and a heating module positioned in the handle. The head portion defines a tube channel inside which is configured to selectively connect the nozzle portion to the air tube or the water tube. The heating module includes a heating bar, a temperature controller, and a heat storage member. The air tube and the water tube pass through the heat storage member. The heating bar is embedded in the heat storage member. The temperature controller is positioned on the heat storage member and is electrically coupled to the heating bar. | 05-19-2016 |
20160143703 | Systems and Methods to Control Depth of Treatment in Dental Laser Systems - A dental laser treatment system may include a laser source providing a laser beam, and a focusing device to produce a laser beam having a waist. The focal length and waist of the laser beam are selected to achieve a depth of treatment that is at least 5 mm long, and has a power density of at least a minimum power density required to perform a selected treatment on dental tissue. In some instances, the focal length is 25 mm or greater. | 05-26-2016 |
20160143716 | SCANABLE TRAY FOR PRODUCING A DENTAL PROSTHESIS - A method for taking an impression for producing a dental prosthesis involves:
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20160151131 | CAMERA FOR RECORDING SURFACE STRUCTURES, SUCH AS FOR DENTAL PURPOSES | 06-02-2016 |
20160151640 | DENTAL TREATMENT DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
20160157815 | ULTRASONIC DEVICE FOR DENTAL IMPLANT NAVIGATION - The present invention providing a real-time positioning ultrasonic system that locates the dental implant drill bit relative to placed reference points or fiducial markers, and guides the drill entry point and angular trajectory, so that drilling is effected in the most optimum location in the jaw bone, as planned based on pre-surgery cone-beam computed tomography scans. | 06-09-2016 |
20160157959 | ADAPTER FOR CONNECTING A COMPRESSED GAS OPERATED DENTAL INSTRUMENT TO A COMPRESSOR - The invention relates to an adapter for connecting a dental instrument to be operated with compressed gas to a compressor supplying the compressed gas, and to a control unit as well as a treatment unit comprising the adapter, wherein the adapter has at least one first input for the compressed gas of a compressor, a second input for a control signal, an output for connecting to the dental instrument, and a valve between the first input and output that is controllable by the control signal. | 06-09-2016 |
20160157966 | DEVICE FOR POSITIONALLY FIXING A MOULDING, AND SUITABLE METHOD THEREFOR - The invention describes a device for positionally fixing a moulding comprising a base surface having at least one fixing element for the moulding, characterized in that at least one positioning means is provided which interacts with the fixing element, and the moulding has at least one position marking which interacts with the positioning means. | 06-09-2016 |
20160158284 | LASER ASSISTED WOUND HEALING PROTOCOL AND SYSTEM - A method of treating gum disease while healing the wound in the periodontium using a soft tissue diode laser which generates a beam of light having a wavelength in the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum (400 nm-700 nm) at a laser power of 0.001 to 1.2 watts, used with intermittent stops to control tissue temperature and biostimulate the periodontium to regenerate and heal its wound when used with substrates, the method comprising: placing the tip of the laser inside the sulcus; penetrating the entire sulcus by moving the laser light circumferentially around the tooth vertically and horizontally throughout the sulcus with intermittent stops to control tissue temperature and placing substrates in the sulcus prior to blood clot formation; followed by RF treatment of the sulcus by placing the RF headpiece tips perpendicular to the sulcus to receive RF current which further penetrates the wound site. | 06-09-2016 |
20160163115 | INTRAORAL SCANNING USING ULTRASOUND AND OPTICAL SCAN DATA - Optical scan data including a first set of images representing a first portion of a three-dimensional object is received. A processing device receives ultrasound scan data including a second set of three-dimensional images representing a second portion of the three-dimensional object. The processing device performs image stitching between the second set of three-dimensional images using the optical scan data. The processing device then creates a virtual model of the three-dimensional object based on the stitched second set of three-dimensional images. | 06-09-2016 |
20160166137 | DENTAL APPARATUS, IMAGE ACQUISITION METHOD, AND INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS | 06-16-2016 |
20160166138 | IMAGE PICK-UP WINDOW DEFOGGING FUNCTION-EQUIPPED BUILT-IN CAMERA HAND PIECE | 06-16-2016 |
20160183776 | WIRELESS TRANSMISSION UNIT FOR DENTAL INSTRUMENT WITH BUILT-IN CAMERA, AND DENTAL INSTRUMENT WITH BUILT-IN CAMERA - The present invention provides a wireless transmission unit for use in a dental instrument with a built-in camera, which is capable of wirelessly transmitting camera images to various destination apparatuses and achieving an improvement in visibility of an affected part while improving operability for a dentist or the like during treatment, and the promotion of patient understanding of the contents of treatment. | 06-30-2016 |
20160183866 | PERIODONTAL DISEASE DIAGNOSIS SUPPORTING DEVICE, PERIODONTAL DISEASE DIAGNOSIS SUPPORTING SYSTEM, PERIODONTAL DISEASE DIAGNOSIS SUPPORTING PROGRAM, AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE DIAGNOSIS SUPPORTING METHOD - In a test for supporting diagnosis of periodontal disease, a test method, whose measurement result has reproducibility and can be an objective index, is achieved and the loss of a tooth is predicted by use of the obtained objective index. A periodontal disease diagnosis supporting device supports diagnosis of periodontal disease by use of a captured three-dimensional image of a tooth part. The device includes a tooth root adhesion degree measuring part for measuring a degree of adhesion between a tooth root and alveolar bone by use of the image. The device further includes a periodontal disease diagnosis supporting part for supporting diagnosis of periodontal disease by use of a measurement result of the measuring part. | 06-30-2016 |
20160375264 | LIGHT WAVE TREATMENT INSTRUMENT AND METHODS OF USE - A light wave treatment instrument is disclosed and generally comprises a control unit operably coupled to a power source; a light source operably coupled to the control unit operable to deliver pulses of optical radiation; and a heart rate monitor operably coupled to the control unit, wherein the light source delivers pulses of optical radiation to an area of desired treatment synchronized to the heart beat determined by the heart rate monitor. | 12-29-2016 |
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20170231735 | TOOTH WHITENING SYSTEM AND METHOD | 08-17-2017 |
20180021103 | Laser Based Computer Controlled Dental Preparation System | 01-25-2018 |
20180021104 | DENTAL LASER SYSTEM AND METHOD | 01-25-2018 |
20190142259 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING IMAGES OF THE MOUTH OF A PATIENT | 05-16-2019 |
20190142261 | DENTAL CARIES DIAGNOSIS DEVICE | 05-16-2019 |
20190142560 | DENTAL CURING LIGHT | 05-16-2019 |
20220133446 | HIGH-SPEED, DENTAL OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM - A dental optical coherence tomography system for scanning a sample has a swept source laser configured to generate output light having a range of wavelengths. Two or more optical channels each provide a reference and sample path for the output light, wherein each optical channel has a corresponding detector to provide an output signal according to combined light from the sample and reference, wherein the detector output signal characterizes back-reflected or back-scattered light from the sample path over a range of depths below a surface. A scanning reflector simultaneously directs sample path output light from each of the two or more channels toward the sample surface and directs returned light from the sample to the corresponding sample path and detector. A processor is in signal communication with the detector for each optical channel and that is configured to record and store results from the output signals received from each detector. | 05-05-2022 |