Abstract: A dental imaging sensor holder is disclosed that securely supports a dental imaging sensor while enabling multiple mounting configurations. In one embodiment, the holder includes opposing arms or grasping portions that receive and retain the sensor, the arms being adjustable to accommodate different sensor sizes. Connector channels or pivoting extensions formed on the holder allow attachment of a holder arm in different orientations, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated holders. The holder arm supports a bite block and an aiming ring coupler so that an aiming ring can be aligned with the sensor regardless of configuration. In certain embodiments, the holder further includes detent mechanisms, gear-and-tooth engagements, or rotatable bosses that permit indexed positioning of the sensor relative to the holder arm. The system provides a versatile and reconfigurable structure for accurately aligning a dental imaging sensor with an imaging emitter while reducing the number of separate holders required.

Abstract: A multi-configurable dental radiograph sensor holder system includes a handle having a long portion and a short portion at right angle to each other. An aiming ring is coupled to the long portion and a sensor holder is coupled to the short portion by a sensor positioning ring that is coupled to the short portion of the handle through a hinge linkage. The hinge linkage is articulable in the plane of the aiming ring and allows the sensor to be moved into different positions relative to the aiming ring in order to collect anterior, posterior, and bite wing views of a patient's dentition.

Abstract: A digital dental x-ray sensor device includes a rounded, three-dimensional housing that lacks corners, edges, or other relatively sharp features that are known to cause discomfort when used in a patient's mouth. The rounded housing can be spherical, ellipsoid, or any similar regular or irregular rounded shape, and can be formed by ensuring that all curves of the surface of the rounded housing have a minimum radius that is sufficient to prevent features that can dig into the soft tissue of the inside of a patient's mouth.

Abstract: A digital dental x-ray sensor device includes a rounded, three-dimensional housing that lacks corners, edges, or other relatively sharp features that are known to cause discomfort when used in a patient's mouth. The rounded housing can be spherical, ellipsoid, or any similar regular or irregular rounded shape, and can be formed by ensuring that all curves of the surface of the rounded housing have a minimum radius that is sufficient to prevent features that can dig into the soft tissue of the inside of a patient's mouth.

Abstract: A digital dental x-ray sensor device includes a rounded, three-dimensional housing that lacks corners, edges, or other relatively sharp features that are known to cause discomfort when used in a patient's mouth. The rounded housing can be spherical, ellipsoid, or any similar regular or irregular rounded shape, and can be formed by ensuring that all curves of the surface of the rounded housing have a minimum radius that is sufficient to prevent features that can dig into the soft tissue of the inside of a patient's mouth.

Abstract: A digital dental x-ray sensor device includes a rounded, three-dimensional housing that lacks corners, edges, or other relatively sharp features that are known to cause discomfort when used in a patient's mouth. The rounded housing can be spherical, ellipsoid, or any similar regular or irregular rounded shape, and can be formed by ensuring that all curves of the surface of the rounded housing have a minimum radius that is sufficient to prevent features that can dig into the soft tissue of the inside of a patient's mouth.

Abstract: A digital dental x-ray sensor device includes a rounded, three-dimensional housing that lacks corners, edges, or other relatively sharp features that are known to cause discomfort when used in a patient's mouth. The rounded housing can be spherical, ellipsoid, or any similar regular or irregular rounded shape, and can be formed by ensuring that all curves of the surface of the rounded housing have a minimum radius that is sufficient to prevent features that can dig into the soft tissue of the inside of a patient's mouth.

Abstract: A digital dental x-ray sensor device includes a rounded, three dimensional housing that lacks corners, edges, or other relatively sharp features that are known to cause discomfort when used in a patient's mouth. The rounded three dimensional housing can be spherical, ellipsoid, or any similar regular or irregular rounded shape, and can be formed by ensuring that all curves of a surface of the rounded three dimensional housing have a minimum radius that is sufficient to prevent features that can dig into a soft tissue of the inside of a patient's mouth.

Abstract: A digital dental x-ray sensor device includes a rounded, three-dimensional housing that lacks corners, edges, or other relatively sharp features that are known to cause discomfort when used in a patient's mouth. The rounded housing can be spherical, ellipsoid, or any similar regular or irregular rounded shape, and can be formed by ensuring that all curves of the surface of the rounded housing have a minimum radius that is sufficient to prevent features that can dig into the soft tissue of the inside of a patient's mouth.

Abstract: A digital dental x-ray sensor device includes a rounded, three dimensional housing that lacks corners, edges, or other relatively sharp features that are known to cause discomfort when used in a patient's mouth. The rounded housing can be spherical, ellipsoid, or any similar regular or irregular rounded shape, and can be formed by ensuring that all curves of the surface of the rounded housing have a minimum radius that is sufficient to prevent features that can dig into the soft tissue of the inside of a patient's mouth.

Abstract: A digital dental x-ray sensor device includes a rounded, three dimensional housing that lacks corners, edges, or other relatively sharp features that are known to cause discomfort when used in a patient's mouth. The rounded housing can be spherical, ellipsoid, or any similar regular or irregular rounded shape, and can be formed by ensuring that all curves of the surface of the rounded housing have a minimum radius that is sufficient to prevent features that can dig into the soft tissue of the inside of a patient's mouth.

Abstract: A visor face shield device is configured to be worn on a user's head to provide a transparent barrier in front the user's face. The visor face shield device has a bill that extends forward from a portion that contacts the wearer's forehead, and the transparent barrier extends down from the outer periphery of the bill. On the bill are one or more fan units, including multi-stage air filter elements, that blow air through the bill into the space between the wearer's face and the transparent barrier. Under the fan unit(s) are louvers or equivalent air directing structures that direct air. The louvers can be configured to blow air both in the direct of the wearer's face and in the direction of the transparent barrier. The device can include controls to move louvers, or independently control multiple fan units.

Abstract: A digital dental x-ray sensor device includes a rounded, three dimensional housing that lacks corners, edges, or other relatively sharp features that are known to cause discomfort when used in a patient's mouth. The rounded housing can be spherical, ellipsoid, or any similar regular or irregular rounded shape, and can be formed by ensuring that all curves of the surface of the rounded housing have a minimum radius that is sufficient to prevent features that can dig into the soft tissue of the inside of a patient's mouth.

Abstract: A digital dental x-ray sensor device includes a rounded, three dimensional housing that lacks corners, edges, or other relatively sharp features that are known to cause discomfort when used in a patient's mouth. The rounded housing can be spherical, ellipsoid, or any similar regular or irregular rounded shape, and can be formed by ensuring that all curves of the surface of the rounded housing have a minimum radius that is sufficient to prevent features that can dig into the soft tissue of the inside of a patient's mouth.