公开(公告)号：US20040265781A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10874135

申请日：2004-06-22

发明人： Gary W. Coatoam

IPC分类号： A61C008/00 ,  A61C003/00

CPC分类号： A61C8/0075 ,  A61C8/005 ,  A61C8/008 ,  A61C8/0089

摘要： A dental implant (105,137,156) has an elongated body (100) having first and second end portions (101,103) and having a root on one end portion (104,115,116) for attaching to a patient's jawbone to replace the root of a removed tooth. The root portion (104,115,116) has an anatomically shaped portion between the end portions of the body for fitting into a jawbone opening below the gum tissue of a patient when the root (104,115,116) is attached to a jawbone. An artificial tooth abutment (103,112 & 113) is formed on the other end of the elongated body for attaching an artificial tooth thereon of the abutment extending above the gum line of a patient. A method of attaching a dental implant (105,137,156) includes the steps of extracting a patient's tooth and selecting the dental implant (105,137,156) of the apparatus and attaching the dental implant root (104,115,116) with the jawbone of a patient with the abutment (103,112,113) extending above the gum tissue of the patient and attaching the artificial tooth to the abutment.

公开(公告)号：US20040265768A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10862054

申请日：2004-06-04

发明人： Lee H. Tuneberg

IPC分类号： A61C003/00

CPC分类号： A61C7/282

摘要： An orthodontic buccal tube includes an elongated buccal tube body having a first end weld flange integral with the tube body extending from a first end of the buccal tube body, and a second end weld flange integral with the tube body extending from a second end of the buccal tube body. At least the first end flange has a maximum width greater than the width of the tube body end adjacent the first flange. In one variation, the second end weld flange buccal tube likewise has a maximum width greater than the width of the tube body end adjacent the second flange. The amount of the end flange widening is to a degree sufficient to allow sufficient room for welding without substantial splashing of weld material at the end openings of the tube. The tube preferably has a diameter (or minimum diameter, if not of uniform diameter) of less than about 0.06 inch.

摘要翻译： 正牙颊管包括细长的口腔管体，其具有与从颊管体的第一端延伸的管体一体的第一端部焊接凸缘，以及与管体成一整体的第二端部焊接凸缘，该第二端部焊接凸缘从第二端部延伸， 颊管体。 至少第一端凸缘的最大宽度大于邻近第一凸缘的管体端部的宽度。 在一个变型中，第二端焊接凸缘颊管同样具有大于邻近第二凸缘的管体端部的宽度的最大宽度。 端部法兰加宽的量达到足以允许足够的焊接空间，而不会在管的端部开口处大量飞溅焊接材料。 管优选具有小于约0.06英寸的直径（或最小直径，如果不是均匀直径）。

公开(公告)号：US20040259057A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-23

申请号：US10493968

申请日：2004-04-29

发明人： Han-Joon Kim

IPC分类号： A61C011/00 ,  A61C003/00

CPC分类号： A61C11/00 ,  A61B5/1116 ,  A61B5/1127 ,  A61B5/4547 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61C1/084 ,  A61C7/002 ,  A61C9/0046

摘要： A medical simulation apparatus is provided, which is capable of performing a simulation by correlating a three-dimensional image with an entity model. Coordinates of measurement marks MP1, MP2, MP3 on a surface of a lower dental arch model 62 in a coordinate system defined by three reference marks MK1, MK2, MK3 are acquired before and after displacement of the lower dental arch model 62. The coordinates thus acquired are converted into coordinates in a coordinate system defined by reference marks PK1, PK2, PK3 on the basis of a relationship between the reference marks MK1, MK2, MK3 and the reference marks PK1, PK2, PK3. Then, changes in the coordinates after displacement of the lower dental arch model 62 are determined, and a region preliminarily specified in a three-dimensional image displayed on a display 5 is displaced on the basis of the coordinate changes thus determined.

摘要翻译： 提供一种能够通过将三维图像与实体模型相关联来进行模拟的医疗模拟装置。 在下牙弓模型62的位移之前和之后，获取由三个参考标记MK1，MK2，MK3定义的坐标系中的下牙弓模型62的表面上的测量标记MP1，MP2，MP3的坐标。因此坐标 基于参考标记MK1，MK2，MK3与参考标记PK1，PK2，PK3之间的关系，将获取的坐标转换为由参考标记PK1，PK2，PK3定义的坐标系中的坐标。 然后，确定下牙弓模型62的位移之后的坐标变化，并且基于由此确定的坐标变化而在显示器5上显示的三维图像中预先规定的区域被移位。

公开(公告)号：US20040248060A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-09

申请号：US10890245

申请日：2004-07-13

发明人： Colette Cozean ,  Lynn Powell ,  Samir Nammour

IPC分类号： A61C003/00

CPC分类号： A61N5/0603 ,  A61N2005/0606 ,  A61N2005/0651 ,  A61N2005/067

摘要： A method and apparatus for preventing tooth decay by treating the tooth surface, including the occlusal surface and unexposed surfaces such as subgingival, interproximal, and contact areas, with a laser with a coherent or noncoherent light source are described. This process makes the tooth more resistant to acid and better able to bond fluoride, thus requiring a lower concentration of fluoride. The method allows the treatment to penetrate deeper into the tooth then previously accomplished with other methods and can be used in a dental office or at home.

公开(公告)号：US20040248058A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-09

申请号：US10753939

申请日：2004-01-08

发明人： Rainer Hahn ,  Klaus Irion

IPC分类号： A61C003/00 ,  A61C005/00

CPC分类号： A61K49/0036 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61C19/063 ,  A61K6/10 ,  A61K41/0057 ,  A61K49/0021 ,  A61K49/0073 ,  C08L91/00

摘要： A material for modifying the optical properties of cells comprises a basic material and a modification substance distributed in the basic material at a prescribed concentration, wherein the basic material comprises a viscous fluid, a gel, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional porous substrate or a material which hardens in situ.

公开(公告)号：US20040234921A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：US10440884

申请日：2003-05-19

发明人： Joshua Friedman

IPC分类号： A61C019/00 ,  A61C003/00

CPC分类号： A61C13/0028 ,  A61C5/62 ,  A61C5/66

摘要： A heating device into which a compule of dental material can be inserted to elevate the temperature of the dental material to above ambient temperature prior to clinical use having a base for housing a heating element, a temperature control mechanism for controlling the temperature of the heating element, a power connection for electrically connecting the temperature control mechanism to a source of power and a heating receptacle removably mounted on the base. The heating receptacle comprises a heating tray composed of a conductive material and an upstanding section extending from the heating tray and having a heating chamber open to the atmosphere which is adapted to receive one end of a conventional dispenser in which the compule of dental material is stored for raising the temperature of said dental material in said compule to an elevated temperature.

摘要翻译： 一种加热装置，其中可插入一种牙科材料的组合物，以在临床使用之前将牙科材料的温度升高到高于环境温度，具有用于容纳加热元件的基座，用于控制加热元件的温度的温度控制机构 ，用于将温度控制机构电连接到电源上的电源连接器和可移除地安装在基座上的加热容器。 加热容器包括由导电材料构成的加热托盘和从加热托盘延伸的直立部分，并且具有向大气开放的加热室，该加热室适于容纳常规分配器的一端，其中存储有牙科材料的组合物 用于将所述组合物中的所述牙科材料的温度升高至升高的温度。

公开(公告)号：US20040229190A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-18

申请号：US10870612

申请日：2004-06-17

发明人： Gordon Gould ,  Jack Goodman ,  Abraham Ingber

IPC分类号： A61C003/00

CPC分类号： A61C1/07 ,  A61C3/166

摘要： Method and tool for fracturing the cement interface between a crown and a tooth or the like. The method is accomplished by positioning a piezoelectric driven rapid impacting tool against one side of a portion of a crown covering the tooth. The tool is covered with a malleable metal and is interfacing abutment with said crown. The opposite side of the crown is abutted against an anvil which is covered with a thicker malleable metal interface.

摘要翻译： 用于压裂表冠和牙齿等之间的水泥界面的方法和工具。 该方法通过将压电驱动的快速冲击工具定位在覆盖牙齿的冠部的一部分的一侧来实现。 该工具用可延展的金属覆盖，并且与所述冠部接合。 冠的相反一侧与一个覆盖有较厚韧性金属界面的砧座抵接。

公开(公告)号：US20040224288A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：US10821442

申请日：2004-04-09

发明人： Eric Bornstein

IPC分类号： A61C005/02 ,  A61C003/00

CPC分类号： A61C1/0046 ,  A61C5/40 ,  A61C5/50 ,  A61N5/0613 ,  A61N5/0624 ,  A61N2005/0651 ,  A61N2005/0659 ,  A61N2005/067

摘要： A system and process for thermolytic eradication of bacteria and biofilm in the root canal of a human tooth involve an elongated and flexible optical probe and a laser oscillator that provides the probe with low infrared energy. The optical probe is sufficiently long for insertion into substantially the entire length of the root canal of the tooth. The optical probe causes lateral dispersion of the radiation from the probe throughout the root canal. The radiation is provided at an energy density and for a period of time that are necessary to selectively target bacteria and live biofilm in the dentinal tubules of an entire root canal system, at once, thereby (1) inhibiting creation of a blackbody nullhot tipnull, and (2) inducing laser interstitial thermotherapy (LITT) within the root-canal space.

摘要翻译： 用于人牙根管中细菌和生物膜的热分解的系统和方法包括细长且柔性的光学探针和激光振荡器，其为探针提供低红外能量。 光学探针足够长以插入到牙齿的根管的基本上整个长度上。 光学探针导致来自探针的辐射在整个根管中的横向分散。 放射线以能量密度提供，并且在一段时间内提供选择性地靶向整个根管系统的牙质小管中的细菌和活体生物膜所需的时间段，从而（1）抑制黑体“热尖”的产生 “，（2）在根管空间内引发激光间质热疗（LITT）。

公开(公告)号：US20040224277A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：US10429743

申请日：2003-05-06

发明人： Leon Kussick

IPC分类号： A61C003/00

CPC分类号： H05K7/1429

摘要： The invention provides for a prefabricated appliance for correcting many types of malocclusions particular useful for young children. The appliance for use for adults is called a mandibular advancement appliance. The appliance engages the front upper teeth of a patient in a box. There are lateral occlusions extending to the back of the appliance, Below the retention box there are two independent from each other and depending inclines which engage to the rear of the front teeth. The inclines are hinged in a friction fit. The appliance can be used by an adult for improved breathing as well as by a child with malocclusions. There is a C-shaped bridge, bridging the two lateral occlusions to thereby form a channel into which the adult's tongue or a child's tongue can extend for a comfortable swallowing fit. The adult's appliance does not exert any tension to the interior of the lower teeth. However, a child's lower teeth are subjected to a programmed light tension to exert a correct muscle tension on the lower teeth and to thereby bring the lower jaw mandibular bone structure forward and upward. As a result the malocclusions of a child's teeth and jaw are being progressivly adjusted over a period of time.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于校正特别对幼儿特别有用的许多类型的畸形的预制器具。 用于成人的器具称为下颌前进器具。 该器具与患者的前上牙啮合在一个盒子中。 存在延伸到器具后部的侧向闭塞，在保持盒下面有两个彼此独立，并且与前牙后部接合的倾斜。 斜面以摩擦配合铰接。 该器具可以由成年人使用，以改善呼吸以及由具有错位的儿童使用。 有一个C形桥，桥接两个侧面闭塞，从而形成一个通道，成年人的舌头或孩子的舌头可以延伸到其中以舒适的吞咽配合。 成年人的器具不会对下牙的内部施加任何张力。 然而，孩子的下牙齿受到编程的轻度张力，以在下牙上施加正确的肌肉张力，从而使下颚下颌骨结构向前和向上。 结果，孩子的牙齿和下巴的错位被一段时间的渐进调整。

公开(公告)号：US20040219474A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-04

申请号：US10427161

申请日：2003-04-30

申请人： 3M Innovative Properties Company

发明人： James D. Cleary

IPC分类号： A61C003/00

CPC分类号： A61C7/36

摘要： A device for correcting the relative position of the jaws of an orthodontic patient includes a telescoping assembly along with a coil spring. As the patient's jaws are closed, the telescoping assembly exerts a force against the spring which tends to posture the jaws in correct occlusal relationship. The coil spring provides a yieldable force that avoids the need for a rigid, hard stop as the patient's jaws are closed.

摘要翻译： 用于校正正畸患者的钳口的相对位置的装置包括与螺旋弹簧一起的伸缩组件。 当患者的颌关闭时，伸缩组件对弹簧施加力，倾向于以正确的咬合关系姿势使颌骨姿态。 螺旋弹簧提供可屈服的力，当患者的颚关闭时，可以避免需要刚性的硬止动。