Abstract: A package construction for a device for applying dental fluids including a plurality of syringes, each syringe having a fluid chamber and an outlet, said chamber containing a fluid selected from the group consisting of carries detection, sodium hypochlorite and hemostatic agent; a plurality of disposable tips, each tip adapted to be attached to one of said syringes at said outlet; and a molded plastic tray, said tray having a plurality of receptacles formed therein for receiving and retaining said syringes and at least one receptacle formed therein for receiving said tips. A removable cover is also provided.

Abstract: A dental handpiece for applying dental material to polish a tooth. The handpiece includes a conduit and a plunger for dispensing dental material adjacent a polishing member. The plunger and the polishing member can be controlled by a drive member, which may move in both a forward and reverse direction.

Abstract: Systems and methods provide for automated, cyclic delivery and evacuation of a treatment or irrigation solution from a tooth root pulp chamber and pulp canals. A manifold has a base member sized and configured to rest on a crown of an instrumented tooth and a top member sized and configured to couple with the base member to define an inlet chamber and an outlet chamber. The distal end of a needle is passed through an opening between the inlet and outlet chambers and extended distally beyond the base member into a pulp canal. The proximal end of the needle includes an opening in fluid communication with the inlet chamber. A solution is transferred from a fluid supply source to the inlet chamber and through the needle into the pulp chamber and pulp canals. The spent solution is evacuated from the pulp chamber and pulp canals through the outlet chamber.

Abstract: A package construction for a device for applying dental fluids including a plurality of syringes, each syringe having a fluid chamber and an outlet, said chamber containing a fluid selected from the group consisting of carries detection, sodium hypochlorite and hemostatic agent; a plurality of disposable tips, each tip adapted to be attached to one of said syringes at said outlet; and a molded plastic tray, said tray having a plurality of receptacles formed therein for receiving and retaining said syringes and at least one receptacle formed therein for receiving said tips. A removable cover is also provided.

Abstract: A disposable aspirating syringe for dental medicine having the ability to accept single use or disposable drug cartridges. The syringe offers a retractable needle and a break-away plunger to facilitate disposal and increase safety.

Abstract: A dental handpiece for applying dental material to polish a tooth. The handpiece includes a conduit and a plunger for dispensing dental material adjacent a polishing member. The plunger and the polishing member can be controlled by a drive means, which may move in both a forward and reverse direction.

Abstract: A disposable aspirating syringe for dental medicine having the ability to accept single use or disposable drug cartridges. The syringe offers a retractable needle and a break-away plunger to facilitate disposal and increase safety.

Abstract: An autoclavable needle assembly and method of making the same is provided for endodontic surgical procedures. The needle assembly includes a supporting hub member containing an adhesive in which one end of the needle is embedded. The surgical needle is preferably fabricated from NiTi alloy and includes, at its distal end, a side vent in the form of a skived portion extending a predetermined distance inwardly from the tip from the distal end of the needle. One or more coatings may be applied to the needle. An angle-adjustment sleeve can be bent to hold a desired angle in the needle.

Abstract: An assembly for aspirating and irrigating an endodontic or other cavity. The assembly includes a handpiece having at least one fluid discharge inlet and a vacuum outlet. The assembly further includes a surgical needle connected to the handpiece by way of a L-shaped connector. The L-shaped connector is arranged to support the needle while concurrently providing communication between a fluid discharge tube and an aspiration tubing.

Abstract: An assembly for aspirating and irrigating an endodontic or other cavity. The assembly includes a handpiece having at least one fluid discharge inlet and a vacuum outlet. The assembly further includes a surgical needle connected to the handpiece by way of a L-shaped connector. The L-shaped connector is arranged to support the needle while concurrently providing communication between a fluid discharge tube and an aspiration tubing.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing assembly that may be used interchangeably to supply fluid for use in dental instrumentation including irrigation, application, and aeration for treating a patient's mouth. The fluid dispensing assembly includes a fluid supply system that conveys fluid by pressurized air, and also includes a handpiece to allow flow between the fluid supply system and the patient's mouth.

Abstract: A fluid dispensing assembly that may be used to supply fluid for use in dental instrumentation including irrigation, application, and aeration for treating a patient's mouth. The fluid dispensing assembly includes a fluid supply system that conveys fluid by pressurized air, and also includes a handpiece to allow flow between the fluid supply system and the patient's mouth. The fluid dispensing assembly further includes a separate handpiece for the delivery of only air into a patient's mouth.

Abstract: A dental handpiece arranged to be coupled to a capsule containing a composite material and for delivering and/or retracting the composite material to and from the mouth of a patient. The handpiece includes an elongate tubular member having a hollow chamber for receiving a reversible electric motor, a battery for supplying electric power to the motor and a drive shaft coupled to the motor. The drive shaft is restrained from longitudinal movement but contains a threaded portion for engagement with a threaded bore of a longitudinally movable plunger. The plunger is arranged to force outward movement of the composite material from the reservoir of the capsule. A manually operated electric switch is preferably mounted in the wall of the handpiece with a portion extending internally and externally of the wall.

Abstract: A fluid supply system that may be used interchangeably to supply fluid for use in dental instrumentation including irrigation, application, aeration, and evacuation for treating a patient's mouth. The fluid supply system includes a dental handpiece that has at least one valve arranged within and operably disposed upon said handpiece, and is used to allow flow between the fluid supply system and the patient's mouth. The fluid supply system can also be used to decontaminate dental unit water lines when used with anti-microbial fluids such as sodium hypochlorite.

Abstract: A fitting and attachment assembly including a connector having a conventional proximal end and a distal end having a barbed portion thereon; said distal end being mateable with fluid delivery tubing. The mating end portion of said tubing including a separable annular collar in abutting relationship with the end of said tubing and a severable heat-shrinkable sleeve positioned externally of said tubing. A mechanism is further provided for severing said sleeve.

Abstract: An arrangement for releasably connecting a disposable dental tool to the discharge end of a dental handpiece. The connection includes a plug and socket configuration in which one member includes at least one detent portion arranged to snap fit with an indent portion on the remaining member.

Abstract: A solution applicator system comprising a retainer and a plurality of solution retaining containers removably coupled to the retainer. Each container has a removable end and a closed end and includes a receptacle, having an open end and a sealing structure sealing the open end, and an applicator member, having at least one end coupled to an absorbing material, both housed within the container.

Abstract: The toothbrush receptacle with timing device comprises a hollow body structure having a body opening at one end and a compartment provided adjacent to the other end for accommodating a timing device. The compartment has a compartment opening at the second end of the body structure. The toothbrush receptacle further comprises an exterior surface and an interior surface. The timing device comprises a switch mechanism, an energy source, an audio device and/or a visual sensor, and a timer. The toothbrush receptacle may comprise a sleeve consisting of a resilient material, such as rubber or vinyl, positioned and bonded within the hollow body structure and adjacent to the interior surface of the body structure.

Abstract: A safety adapter for hypodermic needles and, in particular, double-ended needles of the type used in dental procedures. The adapter comprises two sections coupled together as a unitary device. One section is arranged to receive and house one of the projecting needles and the other section houses and protects the oppositely directed needle.