Abstract: A burning oven is provided, and has a housing that surrounds a combustion chamber in which material that is to be burned can be introduced after the housing is opened and can be placed upon a combustion chamber base. A deposit element is disposed externally of the combustion chamber, and has a deposit surface that is formed at least partially of glass ceramic.

Abstract: An kiln for dental restoration components is provided, and comprises an indicator having an image screen for displaying information. The image screen is provided with at least two, and in particular at least three, surface areas with which optically distinguishable features, including colors, types and structures, can be represented. The surface areas together essentially form a front and/or side view of at least one tooth.

Abstract: An intra-oral camera for producing an axially aligned picture of an intra-oral item of interest permits a rapid taking of pictures, whereby burdensome usage requirements are avoided without, however, suffering any diminishment in the quality of the picture that is taken. A computer-controlled picture taking positioning of the intra-oral camera properly positions the camera for taking pictures of objects of interest. The proper picture taking position of the camera ensures that the picture of an intra-oral object or an area of interest such as, for example, a tooth of a patient, is taken in the desired size, at the desired angle, and at the desired location.

Abstract: A light hardening apparatus particularly suitable for effecting the hardening of dental restoration material is provided and includes two semiconductor light sources cooperable with a light-guiding element for guiding the light from the semiconductor light source to the dental restoration material to effect the hardening thereof. The two semiconductor light sources have an emission spectrum with at least two maximums of which one of the maximums lies at approximately 420 nm and the other maximum lies at approximately 470 nm.

Abstract: A light hardening device is provided for hardening a light hardenable mass applied for dental purposes that has a first light emitting diode for emitting light at a range of intensities corresponding to a set of wavelengths which at most only partially overlap a range of light sensitivities of a photo initiator comprised in the mass. The light hardening device also includes a second light emitting diode for emitting light at a range of intensities corresponding to a set of wavelengths which overlap the set of photo initiator light sensitivities to a relatively greater extent than the partial overlap of the range of first light emitting diode intensities with the range of photo initiator light sensitivities.

Abstract: A light hardening apparatus for effecting the photopolymerization of a light hardenable dental restoration material is provided and includes a plurality of light sources supported on semi-conductor bases, which are mounted on a substrate. The light sources are arranged in at least two light source groups such that one group of light sources is disposed for irradiating a region of the dental restoration material and another group of light sources is arranged for irradiating a different region of the dental restoration material. The two groups of light sources are controllable to irradiate their respective associated regions of the dental restoration material independently of one another.

Abstract: A light hardening device is provided and includes a light source having a plurality of LEDs supplied by an electrical energy source, and a cooling device arranged upstream of the light source and operable to cool the light hardening device. The LED arrangement is disposed on a rear surface of a cooling body and the light hardening device has a connection in the manner of a halogen glow lamp. Also, a light source is provided having a plurality of LEDs, a cooling body on which the LEDs are mounted, and a connector element and an overall exterior geometry, each of which corresponds to the respective connector element and overall exterior geometry of a conventional reflecting halogen glow lamp having a rated voltage of 12 volts.

Abstract: A dental camera and a mouthpiece attachment therefor. The camera has a light source and a light receiving element configured for receiving reflected light and producing an image based on the received light. The mouthpiece is mountable to the housing of the camera and is configured for contacting a patient's mouth for positioning the camera with respect to at least a portion of the mouth. The mouthpiece has a light channel associated with the light source for permitting the emitted light to reflect off a tooth in a patient's mouth and permitting the reflected light travel into the receiving element. A wing extends radially from the light channel and configured and dimensioned for placement between a lip and teeth of a patient for substantially blocking light from entering the light channel from outside the wing. A display on the housing is associated with the receiving element for displaying the image.

Abstract: A light hardening device is provided for hardening a light hardenable mass applied for dental purposes that has a first light emitting diode for emitting light at a range of intensities corresponding to a set of wavelengths which at most only partially overlap a range of light sensitivities of a photo initiator comprised in the mass. The light hardening device also includes a second light emitting diode for emitting light at a range of intensities corresponding to a set of wavelengths which overlap the set of photo initiator light sensitivities to a relatively greater extent than the partial overlap of the range of first light emitting diode intensities with the range of photo initiator light sensitivities.

Abstract: A light analyzer with a first light source configured and disposed for irradiating with a first light an object disposed at an object location. A second light source is configured and disposed for irradiating the object with a second light that is preferably polarized along a first axis. A light receiving element is configured and disposed for receiving the first and second light reflected from the object and comprising a sensing device that is configured for sensing and producing an image corresponding to the reflected light. The light receiving element preferably comprises a polarizing filter configured for polarizing the reflected second light along a second axis at an angle to the first axis for reducing glare and reflection.

Abstract: A light hardening device is provided and includes a light source having a plurality of LEDs supplied by an electrical energy source, and a cooling device arranged upstream of the light source and operable to cool the light hardening device. The LED arrangement is disposed on a rear surface of a cooling body and the light hardening device has a connection in the manner of a halogen glow lamp. Also, a light source is provided having a plurality of LEDs, a cooling body on which the LEDs are mounted, and a connector element and an overall exterior geometry, each of which corresponds to the respective connector element and overall exterior geometry of a conventional reflecting halogen glow lamp having a rated voltage of 12 volts.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus for dental purposes having plurality of light sources supported on semi-conductor bases, which are mounted on a substrate is provided. The lighting apparatus includes a reflective over surface encircling the light sources which reflects visible light. The lighting apparatus may be deployed in a light hardening device as a light source unit with the emitted light beams being conducted, in particular, by a prismatic body, to a light guiding conduit.

Abstract: A light hardening apparatus particularly suitable for effecting the hardening of dental restoration material is provided and includes two semiconductor light sources cooperable with a light-guiding element for guiding the light from the semiconductor light source to the dental restoration material to effect the hardening thereof. The two semiconductor light sources have an emission spectrum with at least two maximums of which one of the maximums lies at approximately 420 nm and the other maximum lies at approximately 470 nm.

Abstract: A light hardening apparatus for effecting the photopolymerization of a light hardenable dental restoration material is provided and includes a plurality of light sources supported on semi-conductor bases, which are mounted on a substrate. The light sources are arranged in at least two light source groups such that one group of light sources is disposed for irradiating a region of the dental restoration material and another group of light sources is arranged for irradiating a different region of the dental restoration material. The two groups of light sources are controllable to irradiate their respective associated regions of the dental restoration material independently of one another.

Abstract: A light curing device has a light source for curing light-polymerizable dental materials. A control circuit controls the light output of the light source according to a pre-determined output profile. The output profile has a starting time period with a decreased output relative to a maximum output, followed by a main curing time period. In the main curing time period, a pulsed output with alternating high output value and low output value is provided.

Abstract: A cavity filling apparatus is provided for filling a cavity in a cavity containing member such as a tooth and a restorative dental piece. The cavity filling apparatus includes a filling mass ready space for retaining therein a filling mass, a suction conduit, and an adapter having an adapter channel. In a suction disposition of the cavity filling apparatus, a vacuum is produced in the cavity of the cavity containing member, via the adapter channel, by suction action through the suction conduit. In connection with a filling disposition of the cavity filling apparatus, the filling mass is injected into the cavity, via the adapter channel, from the filling mass ready space. The cavity filling apparatus also includes an assembly for switching the cavity filling apparatus between its suction disposition and its filling disposition.

Abstract: An oven particularly suitable for dental materials is provided with a firing plate on which a calibration apparatus can be removably located. The calibration apparatus includes a meltable element whose melting is detectable by a detecting device. The calibration apparatus is additionally provided with a control device. The firing plate includes a device for receiving therein the calibration apparatus including a non-electrically conducting support for supporting two electrically conducting contact posts of the calibration apparatus.

Abstract: A dental apparatus has a display and an actuating device for selecting and activating operating programs for operating the dental apparatus. The display has a tooth schematic that is divided into indicator fields. The indicator fields may be distributed over a plurality of teeth so that each indicator field represents one tooth or may be used to indicate certain locations of an individual tooth.

Abstract: A cutting device for light-induced curing of dental materials includes a hand-held apparatus containing a light source whereby the hand-held apparatus is pistol-shaped and comprises a main body and a grip connected to the main body. A cable connects the grip of the hand-held apparatus to a supply station. A support for receiving the hand-held apparatus is provided. The support is detachably connected to the supply station or a stand such that the support in which the hand-held apparatus is received is storable at the supply station or separate from the supply station.

Abstract: A method of controlling an oven for producing tooth replacement components. An electric motor moves a piston that acts upon a moldable restoration material. The restoration material is introduced into a muffle oven having an oven hood that can be removed from the muffle. The compactibility curve is established as a function of the type of dental material utilized. Immediately after conclusion of the mold time, the motor is turned off and the oven hood is removed.