Abstract: A dental device comprising: a handle and; a stem. The stem having a tip with an end. The tip has a first groove winding therearound extending from a first distal point proximate the end towards the handle at least one complete turn around the tip to a first-groove termination point. The stem has a first flange projecting outward therefrom and winding therearound. The first flange extends away from the handle from a first proximal point towards the end of the tip to a first-flange termination point. At least a portion of the stem having the first groove and at least a portion of the first flange is suitable for insertion into an area between two teeth, whereby the area between the teeth may be cleaned by the at least a portion of the stem inserted between the teeth.

Abstract: Animal consumable dental hygienic device, comprising: body with an exterior surface and an interior cavity, and sized to be bitten by animal Exterior surface defines projections. Recesses extend inward from the exterior surface. Each recess has dental-hygienically active dimensions allowing a tooth to penetrate therein such that material surrounding the recess frictionally engages an outer surface of the tooth and scrapes the tooth to remove dental plaque. Projections are positioned, dimensioned, shaped and structured to be dental-hygienically active when the animal bites the body, allowing the tooth of the animal to be adjacent to at least one projection when the animal bites the body, such that a projection frictionally engages at least one of the outer surface of the tooth and gums of the animal during biting of the body by the animal.

Abstract: Animal dental hygienic device, comprising: A hollow body having an exterior surface and an interior cavity, and being sized to fit within the mouth of the animal and to be bitten thereby. The hollow body having a plurality of apertures positioned along its exterior surface, the apertures extending from the exterior surface to the interior cavity. Each aperture having dental-hygienically active dimensions allowing an animal's tooth to penetrate through the aperture; such that (i) material surrounding the aperture frictionally engages the animal's tooth's outer surface during penetration of the aperture by the tooth, the material surrounding the aperture being of sufficient hardness to scrape the tooth's outer surface during frictional engagement to remove dental plaque, and (ii) a portion of the animal's tooth extends within the interior cavity during penetration of the aperture by the tooth.

Abstract: A dental device comprising: a handle and; a stem. The stem having a tip with an end. The tip has a first groove winding therearound extending from a first distal point proximate the end towards the handle at least one complete turn around the tip to a first-groove termination point. The stem has a first flange projecting outward therefrom and winding therearound. The first flange extends away from the handle from a first proximal point towards the end of the tip to a first-flange termination point. At least a portion of the stem having the first groove and at least a portion of the first flange is suitable for insertion into an area between two teeth, whereby the area between the teeth may be cleaned by the at least a portion of the stem inserted between the teeth.

Abstract: An inter dental device which is a tooth cleaner and gum massager which cleans the area between anterior and posterior teeth, comprising a handle and a stem and flanges and a tip which is grooved or twisted in a spiral pattern, and the flanges extending from a central stem are arranged in a spiral pattern which is continuous with the spiral pattern of the grooves of the tip. This device also may serve as a delivery device which holds and delivers substances to the area between teeth, and does not remove said substances as the device is withdrawn.

Abstract: An inter dental device which is a tooth cleaner and gum massager which cleans the area between anterior and posterior teeth, comprising a handle and a stem and flanges and a tip which is grooved or twisted in a spiral pattern, and the flanges extending from a central stem are arranged in a spiral pattern which is continuous with the spiral pattern of the grooves of the tip. This device also may serve as a delivery device which holds and delivers substances to the area between teeth, and does not remove said substances as the device is withdrawn.

Abstract: A device for retracting gingival tissue away from a tooth or plurality of teeth prepared to receive a dental prosthesis comprising a retraction/impression material associated with a custom impression coping to be packed into a sulcus associated with the prepared tooth, and coincidentally obtaining an impression of said tooth or teeth. The device is preferably compressible, deformably rigid, extensile and non-elastic and will not stick to the gingiva or tooth structure thereby allowing for atraumatic removal. A method of use is also disclosed.

Abstract: An inter dental device which is a tooth cleaner and gum massager which cleans the area between anterior and posterior teeth, comprising a handle and a stem and flanges and a tip which is grooved or twisted in a spiral pattern, and the flanges extending from a central stem are arranged in a spiral pattern which is continuous with the spiral pattern of the grooves of the tip. This device also may serve as a delivery device which holds and delivers substances to the area between teeth, and does not remove said substances as the device is withdrawn.

Abstract: A device for retracting gingival tissue away from a tooth or plurality of teeth prepared to receive a dental prosthesis comprising a retraction/impression material associated with a custom impression coping to be packed into a sulcus associated with the prepared tooth, and coincidentally obtaining an impression of said tooth or teeth. The device is preferably compressible, deformably rigid, extensile and non-elastic and will not stick to the gingiva or tooth structure thereby allowing for atraumatic removal. A method of use is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for obtaining an impression for a tooth or plurality of teeth or oral structures comprising a receptacle to hold impression material, to which has been affixed a body, said body which can be adjusted to engage teeth and oral structures thereby increasing stability, limiting the movement of the receptacle as the impression material sets, directing impression material towards the area to be restored, and confining impression material within the receptacle. A method of use is also discussed.

Abstract: A device for retracting gingival tissue away from a tooth or plurality of teeth prepared to receive a dental prosthesis comprising a retraction material associated with a provisional restoration to be packed into a sulcus associated with the prepared tooth. The device is preferably compressible, deformably rigid, extensile and non-elastic and will not stick to the gingiva or tooth structure thereby allowing for atraumatic removal leaving a dry open sulcus. A method of use is also disclosed.

Abstract: An inter dental device which is a tooth cleaner and gum massager which cleans the area between anterior and posterior teeth, comprising a handle and a stem and flanges and a tip which is grooved or twisted in a spiral pattern, and the flanges extending from a central stem are arranged in a spiral pattern which is continuous with the spiral pattern of the grooves of the tip. This device also may serve as a delivery device which holds and delivers substances to the area between teeth, and does not remove said substances as the device is withdrawn.

Abstract: A device for retracting gingival tissue away from a tooth comprising a preformed integral closed loop of material sized and dimensioned to be packed into a sulcus associated with the tooth, the closed loop having an inner surface suitable for placement against the at least one tooth and an outer surface suitable for placement against gingival tissue. The loop is preferably deformably rigid, extensile and non-elastic. The material is preferably compressible and absorbent. The device may also comprise several such loops linked together at their periphery to form a unitary structure. A method of use these devices is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for creating interproximal contacts of restorations placed between posterior and anterior teeth comprising a single or plurality of dental inserts which is sized and dimensioned and can be inserted into unset restorative material and compacted so as to exert lateral forces in the interproximal areas of tooth preparations thereby creating tight anatomical and functional interproximal contacts. A method of use of said dental inserts is also described.

Abstract: A device for retracting gingival tissue away from a tooth or plurality of teeth prepared to receive a dental prosthesis comprising a retraction material associated with a provisional restoration to be packed into a sulcus associated with the prepared tooth. The device is preferably compressible, deformably rigid, extensile and non-elastic and will not stick to the gingiva or tooth structure thereby allowing for atraumatic removal leaving a dry open sulcus. A method of use is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to apparati and methods employed by dentists to mix impression material, to deliver said impression material to the mouth and more specifically around the teeth and gums, to apply said impression material around the teeth and gums in an improved and more accurate manner, and to help withdraw said polymerized (set) impression material from around the teeth and gums. This invention relates to and methods employed by dentists to use vibration to deliver a smooth, consistent impression material below gingival tissues from around the base of a tooth and surrounding structures with minimal entrapment of air, tissue, blood etc. and maximum accuracy around gums or a tooth or teeth such as has been prepared by drilling or other means to receive a dental restoration, such as a crown or inlay, denture, or other prosthesis.

Abstract: A device for retracting gingival tissue away from a tooth comprising a preformed integral closed loop of material sized and dimensioned to be packed into a sulcus associated with the tooth, the closed loop having an inner surface suitable for placement against the at least one tooth and an outer surface suitable for placement against gingival tissue. The loop is preferably deformably rigid, extensile and non-elastic. The material is preferably compressible and absorbent. The device may also comprise several such loops linked together at their periphery to form a unitary structure. A method of use these devices is also disclosed.