Abstract: A method of fabricating dental block grafts using automated cad/cam machining from digital models generated from CAT scans; where the scans are generated into virtual three dimensional models using computerized software; such models allow for a virtual restoration to be generated; production of the solid grafts are fabricated by the cad/cam machines using the algorithms generated by the software.

Abstract: A cartridge-type system having a fluid containment in the cartridge which comprises a fluid containing body which is adapted to be attached to a delivery device, the body of the cartridge including preferably electrically energizable heating means, preferably energized through a delivery device, for heating the contents of the cartridge and thus enhancing their deliverability.

Abstract: The method of making a dental device or the like which involves starting with a pattern of the device to be made, closely surrounding that pattern with a settable material to form a unit with the pattern, separating the unit and removing the pattern therefrom, filling the thus produced space with settable material of the type desired for the ultimate device, setting that material and removing the set material constituting the device to be made, and in particular utilizing a retention device to enclose the settable materials and other contents. The process is particularly useful when the device is to be made of a light-sensitive material, in which case the retention device and the first-used settable material are light-transmissive and the retention device preferably focuses light on the material to be set.

Abstract: The invention provides for a system where a viscous material such as dental composite is heated by various means and is injected into a mold of optically clear self curing material such as silicone or polyvinylsiloxane. This mold is contained in an optically clear glass or other such optically clear retention device that is keyed to allow for the sections of the mold to come together such that there is not rotation or gap between the sections. This will allow that no distortion of the finished product will occur. The outer surface of the retention device is formed in a manner of a focusing lens that will direct the curing light energy directly upon the material contained within the mold. The shape of the retention device can be of any shape from a sphere to any parabolic shape or configuration with the intention of the invention, such that when light energy is in use, it will focus on the mold with the greatest intensity.

Abstract: A root canal implant is proximity indicative by reason of its electrical conductivity and comprises carbon fibers. Method of implantation is by means of endogenous heating within the prepared dental cavity, of the implant, and is the preferred method.