| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 433136000 | Having absorption means or means to isolate tooth or mouth from adjacent area (e.g., bib, dam, etc.) | 42 |
| 20080286719 | Retraction Thread With Improved Absorbency - The invention relates to a retraction thread, especially a dental retraction thread for use in dentistry, that is distinguished by the fact that it has yarns produced by an air vortex process. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20090017420 | Gingival Cord Applicator for Dental Crown Preparation - A gingival cord application tool is also disclosed which facilitates the separation of the gingiva from the tooth prior to the taking of the impression of the prepared tooth for purposes of crown fabrication. A truncated conical dental drill bit is also disclosed to facilitate the preparation of a tooth prior to installation of a dental crown. The drill bit includes a stem connected to an upper disc which, in turn, is connected to a downwardly extending sidewall having a conical configuration. The sidewall terminates at a lower edge and undersurfaces of the sidewall and upper disc are coated with abrasive material, such as diamond particles. The size of the drill bit is chosen for the particular tooth in need of repair and a single downward drilling operation is required to form a truncated conical configuration or crown receiving surface on the tooth. Finally, a measurement gauge is disclosed for measuring the tooth in need of repair and selecting the appropriate size truncated conical dental drill bit. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090239193 | Teeth protection device - A protective shield is substantially preformed to fit within a mouth of a patient undergoing high or low intensity pulse light or laser treatment to prevent pain from developing the nerves or because of the presence of metal dental work. The shield will diffuse the laser beam to thereby lessen or prevent any impact on the nerves. The shield can be made of a plastic material such as Ether Polyurethane, Polyethylene Teraphthalate, Polyethalyne, and/or Polycarbonate. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090305188 | CHEMICALLY PRE-IMPREGNATED SILK RETRACTION CORDS HAVING INCREASED STRENGTH - A degradation resistant gingival retraction cord comprising or consisting essentially of silk is formed from two or more strands that are braided, twisted or woven. The degradation resistant retraction cord comprises at least about 50% silk, 80% silk, 90% silk, 95% silk, or essentially all silk. They are able to maintain at least about 70%, 80% or 90% of this tensile strength for a time period of at least about 7 days, 30 days, 60 days, or 90 days. The silk retraction cords have the look, feel and desirable utility of a thin, flexible, and resilient natural fiber cord, while also resisting degradation when pre-impregnated with a corrosive agent. Such cords combine the degradation resistance of a man-made fiber, while also having greater liquid absorbance, lightness, flexibility and resilience like a natural fiber cord. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100196848 | Dentistry Isolator - It is related to an operatory field barrier used in Dentistry, consisting of a rubber dam with a special design simulating either the left or the right side of the oral environment so that it can be used in both sides of the patients' mouth including their superior and inferior teeth (dental arch), their antagonists up to the canines or pre-molars from the opposite side having along their oclusal surfaces convexities related to the dental crowns of that teeth as well as the partial and total reproductions of their bucal sulcus (superior and inferior), the lingual sulcus (inferior) and or the palate (superior) respectively. The product contains borders that will always be outside the mouth completing its elliptical or square or rectangular shape a little bit bigger that the open mouth and these limits have a thicker rubber as an alternative instead of using the conventional frame. The invention consists of a structure made of a rubber material a little bit thicker, beyond 1 mm extending all over the deeper reproduction area of the palate, the lingual sulcus and also the bucal sulcus (superior and inferior) up to their gathering in the distal side of the molars and in the distal side of the canines or pre-molars from the opposite side. This thicker rubber material shouldn't have the width inferior to 2 mm. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100255443 | Dental retraction material having enhanced fluid absorption - A retraction material promoting both retraction and drying of the gingival sulcus around a tooth. The retraction material comprises an astringent and an absorbing or drying agent. The retraction material is placed with a syringe and capsule around the gingival sulcus prior to the taking of an impression in a dental procedure. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100323323 | Pliable gingival isolation material - A gingival isolation material that is pliable once cured or set. The isolation material can include components such as water, a thickening agent, a plasticizer, a dye and a preservative. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110097685 | Gingival cord tucker for use with dental implants - A dental apparatus and methods of use for placing a cord beneath a gum line proximate to a dental implant abutment, attachment, or fixture, the dental apparatus including a handle and a cord tucking tool secured to at least one end of the handle. The cord tucking tool is provided with a shape complementary to the radius of the base of the involved portion of a dental implant, such as a concave region or tapered face, such that when the tip of the cord tucking tool contacts a length of the cord, contact between the cord tucking tool and the dental implant is minimized. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110183288 | TONGUE RETRACTOR AND FLUID/PARTICLE BARRIER - Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a tongue retractor and fluid/particle barrier for use in medical procedures performed in and around a patient's mouth. In one embodiment of the present invention, a kidney-shaped tongue retractor and fluid/particle barrier, with an insertion end and a handling end, is inserted into the mouth of a patient. The insertion end of the tongue retractor and fluid/particle barrier is specifically positioned to isolate and protect the patient's tongue from the medical procedure and to protect the patient from inhaling or swallowing fluids and scattered debris. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110229849 | Dental Retraction Device and Process of its Production - The invention relates to dental retraction device having the shape of a yarn comprising twisted staple fibers, the twisted staple fibers comprising an alginate containing component, wherein the length of the staple fibers is in a range of about 10 to about 200 mm and/or wherein the staple fiber fineness is at least about 1 dtex. The invention also relates to a method for producing such a device as well as the use of this device in a process for retracting dental tissue. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110275028 | GINGIVAL TISSUE RETRACTION DEVICE AND METHOD - A method and a device for effecting the cordless retraction of the gingival sulcus tissue that includes a dam shaped to be fitted onto a tooth. In one embodiment, the well of the dam is pre-filled with a predetermined amount of a flowable retraction material having a heavy viscosity or putty consistency. In another embodiment a hydrophilic material is added. The preloaded tooth dam is fitted to a prepared tooth so that when pressure is applied onto the tooth dam, the retraction material is displaced under pressure and forced into the sulcus, causing the gingival tissue to retract away from the tooth to enlarge the gingival sulcus. In another embodiment the cap is filled with a dilatant material. In another embodiment, the cap is filled with an impregnated compressible porous material. In yet another embodiment, the cap is pre-dosed with an astringent or hemostatic agent. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120107768 | DENTAL PROTECTIVE DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates generally to the protection of a wearer of an installed dental appliance, such as braces, against pain, discomfort and injury due to the lips, cheek and tongue of the wearer rubbing against a rough or sharp edge of the braces. A dental protective device is used for protection against this discomfort and injury from the braces. The dental protective device is a moisture-activated self-adhering protective strip loosely adhered to a backing strip and packaged in a sealed foil pouch. In use, the protective strip is peeled away from the backing and applied to an area in need of protection. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120135376 | Collagen Biomaterial Wedge - A biocompatible, resorbable collagen membrane having a wedge shape with a thick edge of relatively higher strength and rigidity and a thin edge of relatively higher deformability and elasticity, which membrane is bendable to a desired configuration and is sufficiently rigid to retain the bent configuration upon implantation at a surgical site; a method of making such a membrane, and the use of such a membrane in a “sinus lift” procedure for augmenting alveolar bone. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120295222 | INSERTION MATERIAL INTENDED FOR WIDENING THE GINGIVAL CREVICE - The present invention relates to a novel insertion material intended for widening the gingival crevice. According to the invention, this material consists of a hydrophilic paste comprising, expressed as percentage by weight relative to the total weight of the material:
| 11-22-2012 |
| 20120301846 | DENTAL TREATMENT AID DEVICE - In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a dental treatment aid device, comprising: a substantially annular frame ( | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130183635 | Dental Wound Dressing - A dental dressing to promote healing and relieve pain and swelling associated with exposed dental alveoli. The dressing includes a three-dimensional dressing matrix to absorb leaked fluid associated with one or more exposed alveoli, and a therapeutic member to provide substantially localized cold therapy to one or more exposed alveoli, the therapeutic member embedded substantially within the dressing matrix and shaped to substantially engage one or more exposed alveoli while fitting substantially between contiguous teeth. At least part of the dressing matrix substantially conforms to one or more exposed alveoli, thereby engaging the therapeutic member with one or more exposed alveoli. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20140087330 | DENTAL RETRACTION CORD FACILITATING ABSORPTION AND BLOOD CLOTTING - A retraction cord for use in a dental procedure for widening the gingival sulcus containing kaolin. The kaolin acts as a hemostatic agent and an absorber or hydrophilic agent to reduce bleeding and dry the gingival sulcus. A binder may be used to aid in retention of the kaolin on the fibers of the retraction cord. A lubricant or release agent may be used preventing blood clots from sticking to the retraction cord upon removal. Kaolin is affected and has no adverse side effects. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140170596 | POLYVINYLSILOXANE BASED CURABLE DENTAL RETRACTION COMPOSITION - Disclosed herein is a two part retraction system that can be inserted into the sulcus to form a semi-rigid porous elastomer releasing a hemostatic agent suitable for sulcus retraction such that a dental impression may be completed by a dental practitioner. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140199655 | DENTAL TRAP - A dental trap is provided for use in a mouth cavity of a patient during a dental procedure. The dental trap may separate the patient's mouth cavity from the patient's throat to prevent an extracted tooth and/or a dental tool, such as a screw, in the mouth cavity from falling into the throat. The dental trap may also allow the patient to breathe through the dental trap. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140242544 | Matrix Ring for Tooth Restoration - A matrix ring comprising includes a biasing ring and a pair of opposing tines. The biasing ring includes a substantially hoop-like configuration terminating at two opposing ends. The pair of opposing tines extend inwardly from each of the two ends of the biasing ring toward each other. Each of the pair of opposing tines is coupled to the respective opposing end about a central region thereof and extends radially outwardly therefrom. Each tine includes a frame body having a central ridge and opposing lower extensions, the lower extensions terminating at an exposed face. The portion of the lower extensions proximate the exposed face being able to move relative to the rest of the frame body so as to better position on the teeth of a patient. A superimposed pad over portions of the frame body provides a deformable surface for engagement with the surface of the tooth of a patient. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140272784 | TEAR-RESISTANT DENTAL DAMS - A tear-resistant dental dam is provided. The tear-resistant dental dam includes a first elastomeric sheet and a second elastomeric sheet disposed on the first elastomeric sheet. The first and second elastomeric sheets have a grid pattern of weld joint regions configured to couple together the first and second elastomeric sheets. The grid pattern of weld joint regions define a plurality of unwelded regions of the first and second elastomeric sheets. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140272785 | ABSORBENT DEVICE FOR TEETH CLEANING AND ORAL SURGERY - Disclosed is an endotracheal tube having an absorbent device attached so that the absorbent device is able to absorb and block any procedure produced debris. The absorbent device has strings that are attached to a device around an endotracheal tube so that the absorbent device is properly dislodged at the end of the procedure. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150037754 | Dental Retraction Cord with Local Anesthetic Agent - A dental retraction cord is used within dental procedures as the dental retraction cord is impregnated with at least one dental anesthetic agent and/or a vasoconstrictor agent so that the dental retraction cord is able to reduce the pain and discomfort during the cord packing process. A plurality of interlocking strands of the dental retraction cord is impregnated with the at least one dental anesthetic agent and/or the vasoconstrictor agent as the dental retraction cord is stored within a container. The at least one dental anesthetic agent and/or the vasoconstrictor agent are activated upon contact with liquid in order to create additional numbness and to reduce loss of blood during the dental procedures. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150050616 | Dental Safety Device - A dental safety device that prevents any loose object from entering a patient's throat during a dental procedure. A piece of gauze-like breathable fabric is either tied in the mouth or is equipped with side extensions attached to elastic loops or an elastic band. In use, the device is placed flat in the mouth behind the area where the dentist is working. The extensions exit the mouth on either side and wrap backward. The device is held in place by the elastic loops or elastic band, or tied directly to teeth. The nature of the fabric allows easy breathing, and the device is comfortable for the patient to wear. At the end of the procedure, the device is easily removed and discarded. | 02-19-2015 |
| 20160022379 | Assemblies For Improved Periodontal Surgery And Recovery Therefrom - Assemblies and apparatus for supporting gum tissue during and after periodontal surgery using a tray having a body with a buccal wall, a lingual wall, a tooth covering portion forming a cavity defining internal recesses for the enclosed teeth, in one embodiment a raised seal formed longitudinally on an inner surface of one of the walls along its gum line and applying a biasing pressure thereto to support and stabilize the gum tissue to prevent deflection and alteration, the opposing wall extends substantially from the exposed portion of the tooth to enclose a spaced apart portion of the corresponding gum tissue therefrom and a contoured cavity extends outward from the gum tissue along the gum line forming a medicament holding chamber between an inner surface of the opposing wall and its corresponding gum tissue. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160038348 | ORAL HYGIENE SWAB - There is provided an oral hygiene swab ( | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160100913 | DENTAL ORAL SHIELD DEVICE AND SYSTEM - An oral shield system for protecting an area in a patient's mouth, the system including an oral shield device having a molded body that forms a contoured surface and a pair of wings that extend from the body, and an elongate handle attached to the oral shield device. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20190142550 | ANATOMICAL SELF-GRIPPING DENTAL BARRIER DEVICE | 05-16-2019 |
| 20220133436 | Inflatable Tooth Dam - A disposable, inflatable, matrix (tooth dam) used to form a temporary, removeable side wall for the placement of a tooth filling material. It establishes the original dental anatomy of the tooth, and maintains the correct contact between adjacent teeth for flossing purposes and gingival health. It accomplishes this by inflating a pair of self-sealing air chambers that extend from the back face of a planar panel that they are formed on, such that these chambers contact and press against the adjacent tooth and exert enough force to elastically secure the planar panel without wedges and clamps. It prevents the tooth filling material from leaving the prepared tooth and entering the space between the teeth to enhance flossing and proper dental hygiene. This device will greatly enhance patient comfort, procedural efficiency and consistency | 05-05-2022 |
| 433137000 | Bib | 1 |
| 20080268403 | DENTAL TOWEL - A dental towel has at least four edges, a straight tear line and a surrounding band. One of the edges is oriented edge that is oriented forward a patient. The straight tear line is parallels the oriented edge, is near the oriented edge and has two ends and a length shorter than a length of the oriented edge. One of the ends is formed on an adjacent edge that is adjacent to the oriented edge. The surrounding band is mounted between the straight tear line and the oriented edge, surrounds conveniently a patient's neck and has an adhesive member sticking on the dental towel. The dental towel can be torn to obtain the surrounding band with a desired length to fit patient's neck. Thus, the dental towel can be positioned in front of patient's chest to prevent water or other agents from spraying to contaminate patient's clothes and neck. | 10-30-2008 |
| 433138000 | And discrete oral fastening or positioning means | 12 |
| 20100233652 | Buccal Device for Isolating the Operating Field - The invention relates to dental devices for isolating a working area, comprising a substantially concave main piece having two upper ends and a substantially round edge on a lower area of the main piece, the round edge being adaptable to a patient's mouth; a substantially concave lower cover attached to the lower area of the main piece; two removable pieces each attached to each of the two upper ends of the main piece; and two upper covers each attached to each of the two removable pieces, the upper covers each having a protuberance to allow attachment of a rubber dam. Also provided are methods for providing isolation of a working area in a patient's mouth. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110097686 | GINGIVAL RETRACTION SYSTEM - A gingival retraction system for retracting gingival tissue surrounding a selected tooth within the mouth of a subject is disclosed. In one aspect, the gingival retraction system has a gingival retraction cord and a handle. The gingival retraction cord has at least one lead portion and at least one retraction portion. Portions of the gingival retraction cord are positioned within the gingival sulcus surrounding the selected tooth. The handle can be used to tighten and shorten the portion of the gingival retraction cord positioned within the gingival sulcus surrounding the selected tooth. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110143312 | Compositions, assemblies, and methods applied during or after a dental procedure to ameliorate fluid loss and/or promote healing, using a hydrophilic polymer sponge structure such as chitosan - Dental dressing assemblies are formed from hydrophilic polymer sponge structures, such as a densified chitosan biomaterial. The invention also contemplates systems and methods that can be used in conjunction with stents and periodontal dressings to promote hemostasis and secondary healing in free gingival graft palatal donor sites and all other oral and maxillofacial surgical sites. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110250563 | INTERDENTAL DEVICE - An interdental wedge includes a base body. A cross section of the base body decreases along a length of the base body, at least in places. The base body is three-dimensionally curved, at least in places. An interdental device may include two interdental wedges. One or more interdental wedges may be used for fixing insulating material and/or matrices in the tooth area, and for reversible contact point separation of adjacent teeth, also referred to as separation of the contact points. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120196246 | REFLECTED GINGIVAL TISSUE RETRACTOR DEVICE FOR SURGICAL DENTAL PROCEDURES, KIT AND METHOD FOR USE THEREOF - A gingival tissue retractor for retracting gingival tissue away from tooth and bone during a surgical procedure having an alveolar bone grip having an open frame structure positionable over at least one tooth and along a predetermined segment of an alveolar bone and providing an inward resilient force about opposite sides of the alveolar bone for maintaining position of the gingival retractor; a first gingival reflector having a solid plate structure and attached to a lower section of one side of the alveolar bone grip for providing a primarily downward force to gingival tissue on one side of the alveolar bone; and a second gingival reflector having a solid plate structure and attached to a lower section of another side of the alveolar bone grip for providing a primarily downward force to gingival tissue on another side of the alveolar bone. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120322029 | DENTAL ISOLATOR - The dental isolator of the present invention is a one-time use dental device which is easy to use as well as easily customizable for the intended patient. The present invention can be used in the preparation and application of a pit and fissure sealant procedure. The dental isolator of the present invention can be adjusted and customized to tailor fit the mouth of the patient. The dental isolator of the present invention is positively retained within the patient's mouth and protects the isolated teeth from moisture on distal, lingual and facial exposure points. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20140302456 | MATRIX BAND RETAINER - A denial matrix band retainer is provided with a retractor, main body portion and a bias mechanism. The retractor includes a proximal end and a distal end, with a band engagement portion at the proximal end. The main body portion having a proximal end and a distal end, with a head portion located at the proximal end. The bias mechanism coupling the retractor to the main body portion, the bias mechanism having a static position and a fully active position, wherein in the static position the head portion is spaced apart from the band engagement portion a first distance, and in the fully active position the head portion is spaced apart from the band engagement portion a second distance which is greater than the first distance, the bias mechanism including an actuator for urging the bias mechanism towards the fully active position. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20140342311 | Dental wedge - A dental wedge, for use in the inter-proximal space between adjacent teeth, includes a head portion, a body portion, wherein, said body portion includes a backbone, wherein said backbone, viewed from the side, has a curved profile, said body portion includes at least three pairs of wings extending from the backbone, wherein said wings are separated by a plurality of notches such that the wings extend independently, and said body portion has three sections, wherein a proximal wing section includes a pair of wings closest to the head portion, a distal wing section includes a pair of wings furthest from the head portion, and a central wing section has at least one pair of wings, and a neck portion, wherein said neck portion connects the head and body portions. | 11-20-2014 |
| 433139000 | Tooth clamp | 4 |
| 20080241786 | DENTAL DEVICE HAVING A SENSOR FILM HOLDER WITH TOOTH CLAMP - A dental device includes a housing unit for removably holding sensor film and a tooth clamp disposed on the housing unit. The tooth clamp consists of first and second resilient arcuate bridges. Each of the first and second bridge has a first and second end. The first end of the first bridge and the first end of the second bridge are interconnected to one jaw of a pair of oppositely disposed jaws. The second end of the first bridge and the second end of the second bridge are interconnected to the other jaw of the pair of oppositely disposed jaws. Each of the oppositely disposed jaws includes a gripping plate, an aperture and a tab for engaging a flexible sheet. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20110244421 | DENTAL MATRIX CLAMP - A dental matrix clamp comprising an elongate body ( | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110311945 | RING FOR USE IN PREPARING TEETH FOR RESTORATION - The invention is an open-ended dental ring with varying height used in the preparation of a tooth for a restorative procedure. The ring is used in conjunction with a shield to ensure the shield between a tooth to be restored and an adjacent tooth. The result is a close contact being formed between the two teeth after restoration and improved flexibility recall after repeated use. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20140038130 | System for Maintaining Tooth Contact During Interproximal Dental Restoration - The disclosure provides for an improved system for utilizing matrix bands in dental restorations. The system allows for maintaining or recreating close interproximal contacts between teeth following restoration. A matrix band is provided which retains in place a contact matrix that upon completion of the restoration is tightly bound to the filling matrix deposited into the cavity, and thus maintains or recreates a tight contact with adjacent teeth. The system provides an improved system for use in dental surgery, and by implementing the kit provided clinicians are able to provide enhanced results following restoration with a minimum of effort. | 02-06-2014 |
