Abstract: The present invention is a radiographic sensor positioning system. In particular, the present invention is directed to a system for positioning a digital dental radiographic sensor in a patient's mouth and for positioning a radiographic device, e.g. a gamma ray source, to interact with the sensor. A preferred embodiment of the dental radiography positioning system comprises an aimer ring that slides onto an extension bar in one of several positions. The extension bar is preferably curved with a flared end and a tined end. The extension bar inserts into a bite block at one of three slots. The bite block has a bite surface above the three slots and a preferably tapered sensor holder slot with two stabilizer posts. A sensor holder is inserted into the sensor holder slot. For posterior images, the stabilizer posts can stabilize the sensor.

Abstract: The present invention is a radiographic sensor positioning system. In particular, the present invention is directed to a system for positioning a digital dental radiographic sensor in a patient's mount and for positioning a radiographic device, e.g. a gamma ray source, to interact with the sensor. A preferred embodiment of the dental radiography positioning system comprises an aimer ring that slides onto either a posterior imaging or an anterior imaging bar. The posterior imaging bar is preferably T-shaped and has a posterior aimer ring bar and a posterior imaging platform for mounting a posterior sensor holder. The posterior sensor holder has a tab for mounting it to the posterior imaging platform. The anterior imaging bar has an anterior aimer ring bar and an anterior imaging platform for mounting an anterior sensor holder. The anterior sensor holder has two arms for mounting it to the anterior imaging platform.

Abstract: The present invention is a radiographic sensor positioning system. In particular, the present invention is directed to a system for positioning a digital dental radiographic sensor in a patient's mouth and for positioning a radiographic device, e.g. a gamma ray source, to interact with the sensor. A preferred embodiment of the dental radiography positioning system comprises an aimer ring that slides onto either a posterior imaging or an anterior imaging bar. The posterior imaging bar is preferably T-shaped and has a posterior aimer ring bar and a posterior imaging platform for mounting a posterior sensor holder. The posterior sensor holder has a tab for mounting it to the posterior imaging platform. The anterior imaging bar has an anterior aimer ring bar and an anterior imaging platform for mounting an anterior sensor holder. The anterior sensor holder has two arms for mounting it to the anterior imaging platform.

Abstract: A holder for a sensor used in dental radiography is provided having an ultra-thin bite wing and a reinforced juncture between the bite wing and the integral sleeve such that a perpendicular orientation is maintained while the sensor is in the patient's mouth. The dimensions of the present invention allow the patient's teeth to be in close proximity while an image is formed using the sensor, and the disposable sensor provides a mechanism for indicating a previous use to ensure single use. The holder is formed using an injection molding process of polyethylene of 40 to 80 melt flow, with a preferred melt flow of 60. The thin bite wing is enabled because of a reinforced T-joint at the base of the sleeve along the spine connecting the bite wing, which maintains the sleeve and the holder in a perpendicular orientation with respect to the plane formed by the upper and lower surfaces of the mating teeth.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dental X-ray film packet 12 holder having a substantially flat, substantially rigid body member 14. The body member 14 has an anterior end 18 including a first film packet-holding slot 16 extending into the body member 14, and a posterior end 22 including a second film packet-holding slot 20 extending into the body member 14. Between the anterior and posterior ends 18 and 22 is a lateral side edge 28 from which extends guideposts 24 and 26 used to correctly position the cone 62 of an X-ray camera with respect to the film packet 12.

Abstract: A medical injector apparatus includes a syringe having a barrel with a lateral projection, a needle, a plunger in the barrel having a portion extending from the barrel opposite the needle.