Patents by Inventor Lewis S. Smoler

Lewis S. Smoler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4622012
    Abstract: The restoration of a diseased or damaged tooth is carried out by decoronating the tooth leaving the root canal exposed. Then the canal is reamed, cleaned, irrigated, and obturated. It is then rereamed to a predetermined size leaving the apical portions filled with obturatory material and treated with a dentinal bonding agent. A perforated, hollow tubular outer post is inserted into the prepared canal and a paste or liquid composite is injected into the canal through the outer post. A serrated rod-like inner post is inserted into the outer post, and distributes the composite within the canal, forcing excess into the coronal area. After insertion, a spade-shaped top end of the inner post projects from the canal. A prep former is filled with a dental composite and is emplaced on the root over the inner rod upper end. This hardens to become a crown core onto which a prosthetic crown is affixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 11, 1986
    Inventor: Lewis S. Smoler