Abstract:
Handpiece for dental or surgical use including fixed (2) components and moveable components, characterized in that at least some of said fixed (2) and/or moveable components are made from a composite material resulting from the association of at least two distinct basic materials, namely a matrix and a reinforcing agent, the composite material being deposited in one or several layers.
Abstract:
A matrix band for use in dentistry has a silicone-based, polymer coating applied to an etched stainless steel surface, which reduces or eliminates capillary action between a tooth and the matrix band, while at least one aperture in the matrix band assists with removal of the matrix band from the tooth.
Abstract:
Dental instruments (210) made from a super-flexible alloy, which includes atoms from the group IVB and group VB transition metals and oxygen have superior strength and flexibility. The metal alloys are cold worked to increase the tensile strength of the dental instruments (210). Cold working the metal also increases the flexibility of the dental instruments (210). In one particular example a super-elastic endodontic file (210) is described.
Abstract:
La présente invention concerne une pièce à main à usage dentaire ou chirurgical comprenant un corps par lequel le praticien tien l'instrument, caractérisée en ce que le corps est réalisé en un alliage de titane-molybdène.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides curable compositions comprising one or more of photo-polymerizable monomers as reactive diluents, as well as polymeric materials formed from the curable compositions. Further provided herein are methods of producing the compositions and using the same for the fabrication of medical devices, such as orthodontic appliances.
Abstract:
Antimicrobial polymer composite materials are disclosed that are suitable for making oral devices used in dental applications, such as denture bases. Acrylic resin composite materials comprising antimicrobial polymers and antimicrobial fillers provide reduction in common oral microorganisms after long-term aging, with reduced release rate of antimicrobial agents from the composite material. Antimicrobial polymers are prepared from compositions comprising acrylate and/or methacrylate monomers and polymerizable quaternary ammonium silicon-containing compounds.
Abstract:
A device for mandibular advancement, including a tube and a telescopic rod associated with the tube, in which the tube and the telescopic rod can be associated to the teeth of the upper and lower arches, in which the telescopic rod includes a threaded pin which engages a female thread of a hollow element slidably positioned in said tube, and the hollow element includes a maneuvering portion external to the tube; the device includes a friction element, arranged between the inner walls of the maneuvering portion and the thread of the pin and having an outer surface which is complementary to the inner walls of said maneuvering portion and a threaded internal cavity which copies the thread of the pin.
Abstract:
Disclosed is an orthodontic member, having a tube shape, a hollow polygonal prism shape, a hollow truncated polygonal pyramid shape, a hollow truncated cone shape, or a funnel shape, and including a water-soluble or biodegradable material, wherein the orthodontic member into which a wire is inserted is attached to the teeth, thereby making it simple to perform orthodontic treatment.
Abstract:
An apparatus comprises a universal fit, boil-and-bite denture that may be sold over-the-counter. The apparatus includes a first portion comprising a tooth and a second portion attached to the first portion, the second portion comprising heat moldable material. The second portion may be configured to be formed in a mouth of a user when the user bites down on the heat moldable material. A multilayered (e.g., three layered) denture includes an expandable palate. While a palate portion expands, deforms, or otherwise adjusts, a dental occlusion of the denture is maintained. The denture may be manufactured using injection molding or other layered manufacturing techniques.
Abstract:
Medical instruments, particularly, endodontic instruments with unique limited memory characteristics, and methods for making such instruments. One embodiment includes heat treating a finished endodontic instrument. A related embodiment includes electropolishing a finished endodontic instrument and then heat treating the endodontic instrument.