Patents Assigned to Columbia Dentoform Corporation
  • X-ray film holder for use with dental simulation models
    Patent number: 7740404
    Abstract: An x-ray film holder is provided to attach to a dental simulation model and to support an x-ray film. The x-ray film holder includes a base with a releasable contact fastener for attaching the dental simulation model thereto. The x-ray film holder also includes a support member to releasably hold an x-ray film. The support member can be configured as an adjustable support member for accommodating x-ray films of various film thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Columbia Dentoform Corporation
    Inventors: Penelope Pichardo, Phillip Librach, Fikret Ljujkovic
  • Radiopaque Artificial Tooth
    Publication number: 20090263774
    Abstract: An artificial tooth is provided that mimic the essential features of natural a tooth for use in training dental professionals. The artificial tooth is a radiopaque artificial tooth that is capable of providing for anatomically correct contrast on a radiograph. The artificial tooth also mimics the hardness, debris characteristics, and anatomical features of a natural tooth. A dental training device is also provided that includes a support structure generally configured as a mouth or jaw that supports radiopaque artificial teeth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: COLUMBIA DENTOFORM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Penelope PICHARDO, Phillip LIBRACH, Fikret LJUJKOVIC
  • X-Ray Film Holder For Use With Dental Simulation Models
    Publication number: 20090245472
    Abstract: An x-ray film holder is provided to attach to a dental simulation model and to support an x-ray film. The x-ray film holder includes a base with a releasable contact fastener for attaching the dental simulation model thereto. The x-ray film holder also includes a support member to releasably hold an x-ray film. The support member can be configured as an adjustable support member for accommodating x-ray films of various film thicknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: COLUMBIA DENTOFORM CORPORATION
    Inventors: Penelope PICHARDO, Phillip LIBRACH, Fikret LJUJKOVIC