Abstract: A dental drill system is provided, comprising a drill having a drilling part with a first end configured for drilling a hole in a jaw bone and a shank part with a second end configured for connection to a drill-rotating device and a guiding sleeve for guiding the drill. The guiding sleeve has a first side facing the drill-rotating device and a second side intended to face the jaw bone during a drilling operation. A guiding through-hole extends from the first side to the second side. A rim also extends at least partly around the circumference of the drill, and the system comprises a drill stop sleeve provided with a recess extending circumferentially around an inner side of the drill stop sleeve, allowing the drill stop sleeve to be snap-locked onto the drill. The guiding sleeve also comprises a flange that defines an end position for the drill stop sleeve.

Abstract: A tooth display measurement device includes a measurement portion, an inner surface and an outer surface. A tooth rest platform projects outwardly from the inner surface. The tooth rest platform is spaced between the upper end and the lower end, and ruler markings are printed or otherwise affixed on the outer surface. A a handle projects from the lower end of the measurement portion. The device assists in an accurate reading of tooth display as the measurement portion is inserted between the lip and the teeth of the user with the tooth rest platform abutting the biting edge of the tooth to be measured.

Abstract: A dental pipette. The dental pipette includes a container having a chamber configured to receive and retain fluids therein. A nozzle positioned at one end of the container is in fluid communication with the chamber via a conduit. A plurality of apertures disposed on the nozzle enable fluids within the chamber to be dispensed from the nozzle. A plurality of bristles extend radially outwardly from the nozzle and taper in length from one end of the nozzle to a second end of the nozzle forming a cone-like construction. The apertures and bristles are positioned at intervals and assist with the cleaning of teeth, gums, and the like. A hollow, beveled tip disposed at one end of the nozzle facilitates easy insertion under the gum line and in between teeth. Usage of the dental pipette provides protection from gum infection, bone loss, and tooth loss.

Abstract: A self-ligating bracket includes a bracket body and a spring clip. The bracket body includes a mesial channel, a distal channel, a center channel, and an arch wire slot. The spring clip includes a distal arm, mesial arm, and a center arm which are moveably within the mesial channel, distal channel, and center channel between an open position and a closed position to occlude the arch wire slot.

Abstract: The integral restoration matrix system includes an arcuate frame having opposed upper and lower arcuate members and first and second opposed side members. The arcuate frame defines an open interior region. A matrix sheet is secured to the arcuate frame and extends across, and covers, the open interior region defined by the arcuate frame. First and second upper arcuate retaining arms are secured to, and extend from, respective upper ends of the first and second opposed side members. First and second lower arcuate retaining arms are secured to, and extend from, respective lower ends of the first and second opposed side members. A hemostatic mesh is secured to the lower arcuate member of the arcuate frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for measuring a dental situation comprising a plurality of implants and/or preparations for inserting dental restorations. Using a first measuring method, a first region of the dental situation is initially recorded while first measurement data are generated. The first region is selected to comprise at least two implants and/or preparations. Subsequently, object regions surrounding the implants and/or the preparations are established, and, while using a second measuring method, the established object regions are detected, and second measurement data are generated. The second measuring method is more precise than the first measuring method.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a handle and a brush head attached to one end of the handle. The brush head includes a bristle unit and an ultrasound sensor. The bristle unit cleans teeth and the ultrasound sensor acquires ultrasound data of the teeth. A portable tooth decay detection device includes a handle and an ultrasound sensor attached to one end of the handle. The ultrasound sensor emits and receives ultrasound signal at a frequency of higher than 20 KHz and acquires ultrasound data of teeth.

Abstract: An apparatus for mineralizing a biological material includes an ultrasonic source, operable to generate an ultrasonic signal, an ultrasonic probe and one or more mineralizing probes, operable to receive a mineralizing agent. The mineralizing agent is transferred from at least one mineralizing probe to the biological material using the ultrasonic signal. Also disclosed are a mineralization agent and a method of mineralizing a biological material that includes the steps of: providing an ultrasound source, providing a mineralizing agent, generating an ultrasonic signal from the ultrasound source, and applying the ultrasonic signal and the mineralizing agent to the biological material separately, sequentially or simultaneously.

Abstract: A lab analog for insertion into a cavity of a printed model and for accommodating an abutment comprises an essentially cylindrical base body that extends along a longitudinal axis, a first centering section for centering the lab analog in the cavity of the printed model, the first centering section adjoining the base body in the coronal direction, a second centering section for centering the lab analog in the cavity of the printed model, the second centering section adjoining the base body in the apical direction, restraining elements for restraining the lab analog in the longitudinal direction, and at least one fixing element to fix the lab analog against rotation.

Abstract: The orthodontic cinch back instrument is an orthodontic tool used for cinching back an end of an orthodontic wire. The orthodontic cinch back instrument includes an elongated handle portion which extends along a longitudinal axis and has opposed first and second ends. First and second shank portions are respectively secured to, and extend longitudinally from, the first and second ends of the elongated handle portion. First and second arcuate head supports are respectively secured to, and extend from, the first and second shank portions. The first and second arcuate head supports are positioned and contoured antisymmetrically with respect to one another about a lateral axis. First and second heads are respectively secured to the first and second arcuate head supports and are positioned and angled antisymmetrically with respect to one another about the lateral axis. Each of the first and second heads has a slot formed therein.

Abstract: The device for recording vertical and centric occlusion positions of edentulous jaws is a tool which allows a dental practitioner to maintain maxillary and mandibular record bases (and their respective wax rims) in their respective vertical and centric occlusion positions during transfer of the maxillary and mandibular record bases to a conventional dental articulator. A pair of telescopically adjustable rods are provided for measuring the vertical occlusion position of the patient's edentulous jaws. Each of the telescopically adjustable rods has a selectively adjustable and lockable height, with the opposed ends thereof being releasably secured to the maxillary and mandibular record bases, respectively. The telescopically adjustable rods are also horizontally adjustable with respect to the maxillary and mandibular record bases, allowing the centric occlusion position of the patient's edentulous jaws to be recorded.

Abstract: A dual-ended triple tooled dental applicator apparatus, comprising a plurality of tools with at least one being removably attached. The dental apparatus further comprises a unitary contiguous device having three distinct tools with one tool being detachably connected by a scribe line forming a frangible removable portion thereof. The multi-functioned dental apparatus is comprised of a lightweight but rigid materials (e.g., plastic), which allows the dentist to efficiently use the same tool for working with and applying different materials to a patient's teeth. Upon completion of a given procedure, the end with the frangible portion, as well as the entire device after use, are rendered readily disposable.

Abstract: Appliances and related methods use a resilient retention member that is retained in a recess within a body that is optionally made from a suitably translucent ceramic material. The retention member, optionally in combination with one or more side walls of the recess, provides two or more regions for accommodating a protrusion. The protrusion, in turn, is part of a sliding door which can be opened or closed depending on the equilibrium position of the protrusion with respect to the two or more regions. Based on the engagement between the protrusion and the retention member, these appliances can provide discrete opened and closed door positions to facilitate archwire ligation.

Abstract: A turbine dental drill mechanism, which includes a turbine and a turbine shaft. A balancing chamber is provided on the mechanism and includes an automatic balancing component provided therein. The automatic balancing component is a metal ball, sand grains or a flexible body. The metal ball in the balancing chamber can enhance the balance. The sand grains in the balancing chamber can reduce noise while also enhancing balance. The flexible body in the balancing chamber can eliminate noise and provide weight adjustment, thereby achieving automatic balancing.

Abstract: Colored dental floss and a method for using colored dental floss. The colored dental floss includes an elongated filament having a plurality of segments, wherein each segment is a distinct color. The elongated filament is disposed within an interior volume of a container. The container includes an aperture for the elongated filament to pass therethrough. The method of using colored dental floss includes the steps of preparing a lingual side of a plurality of teeth for application of a bonding agent, applying the bonding agent to the lingual side, threading the elongated filament between a desired number of adjacent teeth in sections such that the elongated filament forms a plurality of loops on the lingual side, placing a wire through the plurality of loops, tensioning the elongated filament, applying the bonding agent to a contact point between the lingual side and the wire, curing the bonding agent, and removing the elongated filament.

Abstract: Drills for dentistry, which, in a dental implant treatment, enables two or more holes to be bored at a predetermined angle and interval in a minute space in which a single tooth grows and enables treatment to be performed precisely and rapidly regardless of a skill level of a dentist, wherein an arrangement is provided where a first member provided with a drill body and a second member provided with a fixing needle intersect slid-ably at a predetermined angle, the drill body is installed in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the first member with its tip facing a direction in which the fixing needle is provided, the fixing needle is installed in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the second member with its tip facing a direction in which the drill body is provided, the drill body bores a first hole, bored obliquely with respect to a natural tooth growing direction, and a second hole facing the first hole mutually at a predetermined angle, and the second hole is bored by the dri

Abstract: A magnetic removable orthodontic assembly for moving selected teeth of a patient includes metal engagement plates that are fixed in place in alignment with the selected teeth. A series of wire guides that contain magnets are contacted to the selected teeth by way of engagement with the teeth engagement plates. The engagement plates have first engagement members that engage complementary-shaped second engagement members on the wire guides in a removable fashion. The wire guides are mounted in a pattern to an archwire. The wire guides may be disengaged from their corresponding engagement plates so that the wearer of the appliance can remove and re-engage the device when necessary without having an orthodontist do it.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a model of a patient's mandible and any teeth supported from the mandible and manipulating the mandible relative to anatomical features of the patient's maxilla. The system uses markers positioned on the mandible and on the maxilla to create a functional mandibular axis that approximates an axis through the condyles of the patient. The functional mandibular axis and geometric and anatomical information about the patient's upper and lower jaw are then used to create prostheses for the patient. The system is also used for making corrections to the prosthesis.

Abstract: A dental tool system a shell made of silicone having a hollow interior and an opening to allow placement of the dental tool around a tooth, a tool base disposed along the hollow interior of the shell, an interchangeable tool head supported by the tool base to hold a dental instrument to operate on the tooth, a flexible mirror disposed along the circumference of the hollow interior at a first angle from the interchangeable tool head to view progression of the dental instrument operating on the tooth, a spray supported by the tool base and positioned adjacent to the interchangeable tool head, a suction supported by the tool base and positioned adjacent to the opening of the hollow interior to allow suction of fluid around the tooth, one or more camera to capture an image of the tooth, and a controller configured to move the interchangeable tool head.

Abstract: Provided is an orthodontic splint and related methods, which use two or more bonding pads and a flexible connector beam that deflects in response to stress, effectively reducing the amount of stress felt by the adhesive. The connector beam has a non-uniform cross-section along its length, thereby shifting the maximum stress away from the ends of the beam and toward the midpoint of the beam. Further, the connector beam attached to each base along locations remote from the outer edge of the base. These splint configurations can decrease the likelihood of bond failure and improve fatigue performance by causing stress, and associated strain, encountered during treatment to be spread more evenly along the length of the beam.