| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 427200290 | Dental product (e.g., floss, denture, orthodontia wire) | 23 |
| 20080311282 | Method and Device for Stabilizing a Toothbrush for One-Handed Use - A toothbrush has a handle with first and second opposing sides, a distal end, and a proximal end opposing the distal end, the proximal end having bristles on the first side. A suction-cup stabilizer is located on the second side of the handle substantially centered between the proximal end and the distal end and, when pressed against a countertop surface, prevents the toothbrush from moving laterally along the surface when toothpaste is being applied to the toothbrush bristles. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090074945 | Glaze for Annealing Surfaces - The invention concerns a glaze for annealing surfaces, particularly of ceramic parts used in the field of medicine, comprising the components 30 to 55% SiO | 03-19-2009 |
| 20100047438 | UNIFORMLY COLOURED CERAMIC FRAMEWORK AND COLOURING SOLUTION - The present invention relates to a colouring solution for ceramic framework, the ceramic framework coloured with the solution as well as a process to obtain a uniformly coloured ceramic framework. The solution comprises a solvent, a metal salt and polyethylene glycol having a Mn in the range of 1.000 to 200.000. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100233351 | PROCESS FOR APPLYING ADHESION COATING TO A SUBSTRATE - The invention relates to a process for applying a coating to a substrate, such as a ceramic, used as a fixed partial denture or a bone implant, using aluminum hydroxides precipitated from hydrolyzed aluminum nitride—AlN—powder in a water suspension, or a water-containing suspension, followed by a thermal treatment. The coating improves adhesion of commercially available dental cements and/or bone cements to the substrate, for example, used as a fixed partial denture or a bone implant. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100278998 | ONE-COMPONENT DENTAL ADHESIVE COMPOSITIONS AND METHOD OF USE - A one-component self-etching self-priming dental adhesive composition is disclosed. The composition comprises glycerol phosphate di(meth)acrylate monomer, at least one mono-functional polymerizable monomer having just one ethylenically unsaturated group, at least one multi-functional polymerizable monomer having at least two ethylenically unsaturated groups, at least one aprotic solvent, at least one protic solvent, and at least one polymerization initiator. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20110244113 | METHOD OF TOOTH SURFACE TREATMENT - The method of tooth surface treatment includes the steps of applying a photopolymerization type dental surface coating material to a smooth surface of an erupted tooth and/or a non-cavitated caries, and thereafter irradiating light on the applied part to polymerize and harden the photopolymerization type dental surface coating material. By applying the photopolymerization type dental surface coating material used in the present invention to the smooth surface of the erupted tooth and/or the tooth before forming a cavity, the smooth surface of the erupted tooth and/or the tooth before forming a cavity can be protected for a long period of time from a dental caries. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120128864 | SURFACE COATING METHOD FOR AN ORTHODONTIC CORRECTIVE BRACKET - A surface coating method for an orthodontic corrective bracket is provided, in which each orthodontic bracket formed of ceramic is covered with a titanium coating layer having a predetermined thickness so as to be able to minimize a frictional force and to increase surface hardness and durability while a wire fitted into slots of the brackets applies orthodontic tension to teeth. Accordingly, when the teeth are corrected using the ceramic orthodontic brackets on whose surfaces the titanium coating layer having a predetermined thickness is formed, the frictional force can be minimized while the wire fitted into the slots of the brackets is applying the orthodontic tension to the teeth, and thus it is possible to realize a tooth movement path desired by an orthodontist and to shorten a treatment period. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120219698 | Fabrication of Non-Homogeneous Articles Via Additive Manufacturing Using Three-Dimensional Voxel-Based Models - The invention provides systems and methods for manufacture of a non-homogeneous article using a 3D voxel-based model of the article and a rapid prototyping device. Use of a voxel-based model provides processing advantages and offers improved realism of the manufactured object with regard to non-homogeneous (i) color, (ii) translucency, and/or (iii) hardness, for example. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120269957 | Method for Conditioning the Surfaces of Dental Components - In a method for conditioning the surfaces of dental components of oxide ceramic materials based on zirconium dioxide, ZrO | 10-25-2012 |
| 20130115365 | METHOD OF CHANGING TRANSLUCENT PROPERTIES OF ZIRCONIA DENTAL MATERIALS - The present invention relates to a method for changing translucency of zirconia dental materials through applying an yttrium or ytterbium salt solution onto a pre-sintered zirconia material by dipping or brush-coating. Accordingly, the need of young patient in relation to the translucent requirement for incisal portion of anterior teeth is met in which the translucent level from the crown neck to the incisal portion is gradually changed in a natural manner, similar to natural teeth. A color gradient effect of the crown is produced through dipping in or brush-coating with yttrium or ytterbium salt solution. Moreover, the present invention involves simple operating steps and low cost while providing high consistency in quality. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130149433 | VENEERING CERAMIC FOR DENTAL RESTORATIONS MADE OF YTTRIUM-STABILIZED ZIRCONIUM DIOXIDE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING SAID VENEERING CERAMIC - A veneering ceramic for dental restorations made of yttrium-stabilized zirconium dioxide comprises, in mass percent: SiO | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130243938 | MATRIX BAND FOR DENTAL APPLICATIONS - A matrix band for dental applications including a base material and a coating. The base material has an outer surface and a tooth contact surface as well as a perimeter. The coating is applied to the tooth contact surface and extends to the perimeter of the tooth contact surface. The coating is a fluorinated ethylene propylene, polytetrafluoroethylene and polyether sulfone. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130316070 | DEVICE TO PROVIDE ENHANCED FLOSSING BENEFITS - A dental floss dispenser having a wicking delivery system with a reservoir for storing a solution of oral care ingredients generally in fluid form. The reservoir includes an absorbent wicking porous pad that extends through at least a portion of the floss dispensing device to deliver the solution to the dental floss. When the floss is pulled through the porous pad holding the oral care ingredient(s), the porous pad activates (e.g., coats, impregnates, saturates) the floss, providing the consumer with new benefits such as enhanced deep cleaning, new flavors, better plaque dissolving capabilities, ease of floss use and maneuverability, whitening, and deposition of therapeutic actives into the gum pockets. | 11-28-2013 |
| 20130323404 | Lithium Silicate Glass Ceramic and Glass With ZrO2 Content - Lithium silicate glass ceramics and glasses are described which can advantageously be applied to zirconium oxide ceramics in particular by pressing-on in the viscous state and form a solid bond with these. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140127393 | METHOD OF APPLYING DENTURE ADHESIVES - A method of improving and extending the gripping action of denture by applying an adhesive compound includes applying a liquid denture adhesive to one or more locations on the dentures; wetting the dentures with water; and applying a powder denture adhesive onto at least the liquid denture adhesive in an amount about equal to an amount of the liquid denture adhesive to form the adhesive compound on the dentures in a semi-liquid form sufficient to enhance a gripping effect of the dentures in a mouth of a user. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140234527 | METHODS FOR FABRICATION OF ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES AND ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES MADE THEREBY - A method of manufacturing an orthodontic appliance includes plating a first pattern of a material on a substrate to define a layer. Repeating plating of the first material one or more times forms an additional pattern. A layered structure is built up and forms a portion of the orthodontic appliance. A pattern of a second material different from a first material may be plated on the substrate or on a pattern of the first material. The material may be a sacrificial material that may be later removed. The orthodontic appliance may be an archwire or a self-ligating orthodontic bracket having one or more layered structures formed by plating patterns of the material. Plating may include plating patterns of materials so as to form a movable member in place relative to a bracket body. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140234528 | FUNCTIONALIZED ADHESIVE COATED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES - Provided are methods for making adhesive coated orthodontic appliances having a silane treated metallic bonding surface, and related assemblies. Exemplary methods of making an adhesive coated orthodontic appliance include providing a metallic bonding surface on the orthodontic appliance for attachment to a tooth surface, sand blasting the bonding surface with a silica-based media, functionalizing the bonding surface in the presence of a pH-modified coupling agent solution, and applying an adhesive onto at least a portion of the bonding surface, where the adhesive is a hydrophilic adhesive having a water uptake of at least 0.5 percent of its original weight after hardening. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20150037494 | CERAMIC ARTICLES WITH INCREASED SURFACE ROUGHNESS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed herein is a ceramic article with an increased surface roughness. The ceramic article includes a ceramic body having an engagement surface and a composite porous layer disposed on the engagement surface of the ceramic body. The composite porous layer is formed from a material including multiple first ceramic particles and multiple second ceramic particles. The sintering temperature of the first ceramic particle is lower than the melting temperature of the second ceramic particle, and at least some of the second ceramic particles are disperse within the composite porous layer whereby increasing the surface roughness of the ceramic article. Methods for manufacturing such ceramic article are also disclosed. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150099057 | COMPOSITION OF MATTER FOR REPELLING MOISTURE FROM A DENTAL MIRROR AND PROCESS FOR APPLYING THE SAME - A composition of matter may be effective for repelling spray and condensation of aerosol moisture, such as breath, from a desired surface, such as a mirror. The composition of matter may include a hydrophobic admixture of one or more of at least one terpene, at least one alcohol, at least one ester and at least one wax. The admixture containing the at least one terpene, the at least one alcohol, and the at least one ester combined with the at least one wax may be used to produce a hard coating on the desired surface. Polishing the hard coating may further enhance the water repulsion efficacy of the coating. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150313695 | METHOD OF MAKING FLAVORED FUNCTION SPECIFIC TOOTHPICKS - A flavored toothpick and a method for preparing such, the product exhibiting improved capacity for delivering flavor and additives to the user, among other advantages. The toothpick may be prepared by pretreating the wooden substrate to increase porosity and decrease hardness. The toothpick is then immersed in a solution containing an additive, a masking agent, and a sweeting agent, where the toothpick absorbs the solution. Alternatively, the toothpick may be placed with the solution in a sealed chamber under vacuum pressure to infuse the toothpick with the additive solution and any desired flavoring. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150366214 | Regeneration of Antimicrobial Coatings Containing Metal Derivatives Upon Exposure to Vapor-Phase Hydrogen Peroxide - This invention relates to regenerable antimicrobial coatings with long-lasting efficacy for use in medical applications including implants, medical instruments or devices, and hospital equipment. The same coatings would also have broad utility in the consumer, industrial, and institutional markets. The coating technology is based on sequestration of hydrogen peroxide (HP) by zinc oxide binders incorporated into the coatings. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160024311 | ANTICORROSIVE AND ANTI-FATIGUE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION FOR NICKEL-TITANIUM DENTAL INSTRUMENTS AND A METHOD OF SYNTHESIZING THE SAME - The embodiments herein disclose a dental anti-corrosive and anti-fatigue chemical composition. The chemical composition stabilizes the passivating oxide layer and reduces the corrosion specifically fretting corrosion. The chemical composition is capable of increasing the fatigue resistance of NiTi rotary instruments lead to increased number of cyclic fatigue in the dental instruments. The chemical composition is synthesized by mixing sodium chloride NaCl (3.5 wt %) and 3-methoxypropylamine (MOPA) 3000 ppm solution (pH=11.1). The chemical composition is stored in carbon steel, stainless steel or aluminum. The chemical composition is applied to the NiTi rotary instruments are by 5 mL of the anticorrosive chemical composition for 24 hours. After root canal treatment and before next time usage the used instruments are cleaned and sterilized. After sterilization, the instruments are immersed inside the solution for 24 hours. After 24 hours the instruments are ready for the next treatment. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160038381 | FLUORESCENCE IMPARTING COLORING SOLUTION FOR DENTAL CERAMICS - The invention relates to a solution for coloring and imparting fluorescence to a zirconia dental article, the solution comprising: a solvent, a coloring agent comprising ions selected from Tb, Er, Pr, Mn and combinations thereof, a fluorescing agent comprising ions of Bi, the solution not comprising Fe ions in an amount above about 0.05 wt.-% with respect to the weight of the whole solution. | 02-11-2016 |
