Abstract: Dental work such as in fillings, restorations, crowns and tooth glazing is assisted by use of a flourescent compound as the dental composition. The compound is made up of a rare earth chelated flourescent compound incorporated in microbeads which in turn are incorporated in a conventional composition. Observation of the site under ultraviolet radiation enables precise location of the site boundaries as excess material is removed or as the site is observed for wear after a period of time.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 29, 1984
Date of Patent:
July 15, 1986
Assignee:
Magnetic Activated Particle Sorting, Inc.
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided enabling a magnetically-responsive substance to be contained in a well formed in a non-magnetic material and viewed through a light microscope while subjected to a magnetic field established either by an electromagnet or permanent magnet source. After the observation, the invention also provides means for preserving the observed specimen on a coverslip used to form the well.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 21, 1985
Date of Patent:
June 10, 1986
Assignee:
Magnetic Activated Particle Sorting, Inc.