Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of making a teeth treatment device, the method including the steps of passing a substrate through a container having melted wax therein to form a wax saturated substrate; applying a quantity of bleaching solution to one side of the wax saturated substrate; joining a thin plastic sheet to the one side of the wax saturated substrate to form a plastic coated wax saturated substrate having a quantity of bleach; cutting the plastic coated wax saturated substrate having a quantity of bleach into individual strips having a predetermined configuration; and packaging the individual strips.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose light source of a unique design and specialized attachments. The invention encompasses a system for the illumination and visual detection of normal and abnormal biologic tissue comprising a light source, a light transmitting device and a light viewing device wherein said device allows for the simultaneous illumination and viewing of target tissue.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally dental ceramics. In particular, invention relates to a high strength, high reliability, dental glass-ceramic that contains uniform, ellipsoidal reinforcing leucite crystals.

Abstract: The present invention provides for the production of a single frit, dental porcelain, glass-ceramic containing small, uniformly dispersed, single leucite crystals of ellipsoidal habit and very uniform size.

Abstract: The present invention is a multi-purpose light source of a unique design and specialized attachments which are also independently unique that can be used for, but not limited to, Dental, Medical, Cosmetic, and Industrial applications and procedures. Specifically the spectral irradiance of the light source can be controlled in such a way as to allow it to be used for procedures currently performed by lasers, electrosurgical devices, and hand instruments while retaining the benefits of the light source for other uses such as the photo-initiation of resins, tooth whitening, fluorescence, and illumination. The present invention may be used instead of a laser either independently or in conjunction with electrosurgical devices and hand instruments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method of wound healing. More particularly, the present invention is directed to of treating wounds using ionomer resins. The invention involves treating the injured tissue with biocompatible crosslinked resins that optionally contain leachable healing and anti-biotic agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to flexible wound dressings. More particularly, the present invention is directed to flexible wound dressings comprising ionomer resins. The invention involves treating the injured tissue with films comprising a special biocompatible crosslinked resin that optionally contains leachable healing and antibiotic agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to dental composites and porcelain repair material and to methods for making and using them. In particular, the present invention is directed to dual-cure composite dental cements comprising opaquing agents.

Abstract: A method for forming a ceramic ingot. A mold is filled with ceramic powder. The mold is subjected to a heating process to fuse together grains of the ceramic powder. The fused ceramic is then removed from the mold to form a ceramic ingot.

Abstract: A method of making pressable porcelain restorations. A predetermined amount of porcelain powder is provided to a refractory mold in a lost wax method. The powder may be a blend of different colored powders in order to provide a restoration of a particular shade.

Abstract: A dental prosthesis and method of forming a dental prosthesis. The prosthesis comprises a pontic and huggers that conform to the surface of abutment teeth around a gap filled by the pontic. Installation of the prosthesis does not require damaging or altering the abutment teeth.

Abstract: A removable prosthodontic device for treating or diagnosing bruxism is disclosed. The present invention also provides a method for making a removable prosthodontic device. The present invention further provides a prosthodontic device for administering pharmacologic, tooth whitening and breath freshening compounds.

Abstract: A dental tray for treating teeth using upper and lower jaw patterns formed from dental wax. The patterns are thin, ranging from about 0.02 to 0.08 inches thick, with 0.04 inches preferred. The wax is capable of softening at body temperature. The patterns include a fold line formed along their lengths so an outer portion extends from the fold line about the length of the average person's front teeth, for example, about 0.625 inches. The inner portion is slightly smaller, for example, about 0.375 inches. The inner portions have gaps to permit the folded pattern to fit inside the patient's mouth. The inside of the tray may be textured to assist in holding bleaching material. The tray can be reused, and it is suitable for bleaching, fluoride treatment, stain removal, and other conventional dental procedures.

Abstract: Dental bleaching compositions, and methods of using the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of making a teeth treatment device including forming and cutting a plurality of devices on a continuous process. A textured cloth is passed through a container having melted wax therein to form a wax saturated cloth. The wax saturated cloth is cooled before applying a quantity of bleaching solution to one side. A thin plastic sheet is joined to the one side of the cloth to form a plastic coating thereon that may be pealed away for use. The plastic coated wax saturated cloth is cut into individual strips having a predetermined configuration and put into packaging.

Abstract: A conformable dental tray having an upper tray and a lower tray joined together at a hinge portion. The upper lower trays may have a generally U-shaped configuration and are adapted to hold treating agents, such as teeth whitening bleaching agents, against a patient's teeth. The upper tray, lower tray and hinge portion are formed from a flexible material. At least one notch is formed on at least one of the upper tray and lower tray, the notch being adapted to permit the tray to bend to conform to the arch of a patient's teeth. Preferred trays have a plurality of arc-shaped outwardly extending portions separated by inwardly extending arcs for conforming contact between the teeth with a treating agent to give a uniform contact of the treatment.

Abstract: A dental tray for treating teeth using upper and lower jaw patterns formed from dental wax. The patterns are thin, ranging from about 0.02 to 0.08 inches thick, with 0.04 inches preferred. The wax is capable of softening at body temperature. The patterns include a fold line formed along their lengths so an outer portion extends from the fold line about the length of the average person's front teeth, for example, about 0.625 inches. The inner portion is slightly smaller, for example, about 0.375 inches. The inner portions have gaps to permit the folded pattern to fit inside the patient's mouth. The inside of the tray may be textured to assist in holding bleaching material. The tray can be reused, and it is suitable for bleaching, fluoride treatment, stain removal, and other conventional dental procedures.

Abstract: A dental tray formed from an ethylene vinyl acetate polymer having a forming temperature between 115° F. and 145° F., and preferably between about 125° F. and 135° F. The preferred polymer is formed from a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate in which the percent by weight vinyl acetate is at least 30% by weight and preferably between 33% and 40% by weight, with the remaining amount of the copolymer comprising ethylene. The dental tray can then be used for dental treatments including bleaching, fluoride applications, desensitizing teeth, antibacterial treatments and other dental operations.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to an anhydrous dentifrice (toothpaste, brushing gel, etc . . . ) The dentifrice is a homogeneous mixture of the following compounds: (1) organic polyols, such as glycerin; (2) cooked starch gelling agents; (3) mildly abrasive fillers such as silica, alumina and dicalcium phosphate; and, optionally, (4) compounds selected from the group consisting of anti-caries agents, anti-plaque agents, anti-calculus agents, bleaching agents, peroxide stabilizers, desensitizing agents, whiteners, anti-stain agents, breath fresheners, flavorants, sweeteners, colorants, buffers, surfactants, and anti-bacterial agents, with the proviso that if bleaching agents are employed then peroxide stabilizers must also be employed. Preferably, the dentifrice does not contain any gelling agent other than the cooked starch particles.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to an anhydrous dentifrice (toothpaste, brushing gel, etc . . . ) The dentifrice is a homogeneous mixture of the following compounds: (1) organic polyols, such as glycerin; (2) cooked starch gelling agents; (3) mildly abrasive fillers such as silica, alumina and dicalcium phosphate; and, optionally, (4) compounds selected from the group consisting of anti-caries agents, anti-plaque agents, anti-calculus agents, bleaching agents, peroxide stabilizers, desensitizing agents, whiteners, anti-stain agents, breath fresheners, flavorants, sweeteners, colorants, buffers, surfactants, and anti-bacterial agents, with the proviso that if bleaching agents are employed then peroxide stabilizers must also be employed. Preferably, the dentifrice does not contain any gelling agent other than the cooked starch particles.