Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
433191000 | Attaching artificial tooth to base or adjacent artificial tooth | 29 |
20080280256 | Receiver for a plug-in connection for fixing crown or jaw segments - In a receiver for a plug-in connection for fixing tooth crown- and jaw segments on a model base, comprising a plug-in sleeve with two plug recesses for accommodating two parallel plug-in shafts of a connector pin. A engagement structure extends between the plug recesses in the plug recesses for engaging the plug-in shafts and is provided with a slot providing for radial flexibility of the engagement structure. | 11-13-2008 |
20100035208 | Artificial teeth - The invention enables to arrange teeth at appropriate positions depending on the oral cavity environment of each patient without requiring advanced techniques or experiments. In artificial molar teeth to be arranged on bases | 02-11-2010 |
20100040997 | Artificial teeth - The invention enables to arrange artificial molar teeth at appropriate positions according to the oral cavity environment of each patient without requiring advanced techniques or experiences. The invention relates to artificial molar teeth having maxillary molar teeth | 02-18-2010 |
20100151422 | ARTIFICIAL ANTERIOR TOOTH HAVING FRICTIONAL SURFACE AT LINGUAL SIDE, AND A SET OF ARTIFICIAL TEETH, AND DENTURE - Provided is an artificial anterior tooth capable of grinding the food. The lingual side of an artificial anterior is provided with a protuberance for forming a frictional surface dented in an arch shape as seen from the mesiodistal direction, and the labial side of an opposite artificial lower tooth is provided with a protuberance for forming a sliding surface abutting on the frictional surface and sliding on the frictional surface by sliding motion of upper and lower jaws. | 06-17-2010 |
20100209875 | METHOD AND DEVICE(S) FOR PRODUCTION OF DENTAL PROSTHESES - Described is a method for producing a denture, wherein the method includes the following steps:
| 08-19-2010 |
20110207085 | SET OF ARTIFICIAL TEETH OF ANTERIOR TEETH LINEARLY CONTACTING WITH EACH OTHER - In a set of artificial teeth, at least one of mutually adjacent artificial anterior teeth includes abutting faces which contacts linearly with the other one so as to form abutting lines and capable of continuously moving the positions of the linear contact, the abutting faces being formed of any one of circular columnar surface, elliptical columnar surface, and conical surface. | 08-25-2011 |
20110318709 | ARTIFICIAL TOOTH - An artificial tooth where an occlusal surface is formed by grinding has a reference point that represents a position and an angle of the artificial tooth when an occlusal surface of the artificial tooth is obtained by an occlusal-surface form measuring apparatus. The reference point is a convexed spherical surface or a concaved spherical surface arranged on the occlusal-surface. The spherical surface is 3 or more. The convexed spherical surface is fit to the concaved spherical surface when the maxillary artificial tooth and mandibular artificial tooth are occluded. The occluding portion of the artificial tooth has a grinding portion. | 12-29-2011 |
20130101962 | DENTURE AND METHOD AND APPARATUS OF MAKING SAME - A method for making a denture comprising a base and a plurality of teeth joined thereto. The method comprises forming a first cavity in a block of a denture base material, the first cavity being formed to match the contour of natural teeth as arranged on maxillae or on a mandible; filling the first cavity with a first fluid synthetic tooth material and solidifying the first fluid synthetic tooth material into a first solid synthetic tooth material; removing a portion of the first solid synthetic tooth material to form the plurality of teeth; and removing a portion of the block of denture base material to form the denture base. The steps of the method may be implemented by a computer. An apparatus for making the denture according to certain embodiments of the method, and a denture comprised of a base and artificial teeth are also disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
20130209962 | SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR DUPLICATION OF DENTURES - Systems and processes for the duplication of dentures from existing dentures. The interior and exterior of the dentures are scanned and a best fit procedure is used to create a fully digitized denture. The denture teeth are selected from a library that is the closest fit to the original denture teeth. The library teeth are offset a preset distance to compensate for the best fit. The teeth are then subtracted from the digitized denture. The margins of the denture are then cleaned after subtracting the teeth. The denture base is then ready for manufacturing. The teeth are then installed onto the denture base and provided to the patient. | 08-15-2013 |
20130344460 | ARTIFICIAL TEETH, METHOD OF DETERMINING GRINDING PORTION, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING DENTURE - An artificial tooth where an occlusal surface is formed by grinding has a reference point that represents a position and an angle of the artificial tooth when an occlusal surface of the artificial tooth is obtained by an occlusal-surface form measuring apparatus. The reference point is a convexed spherical surface or a concaved spherical surface arranged on the occlusal-surface. The spherical surface is 3 or more. The convexed spherical surface is fit to the concaved spherical surface when the maxillary artificial tooth and mandibular artificial tooth are occluded. The occluding portion of the artificial tooth has a grinding portion. | 12-26-2013 |
20140072933 | ARTIFICIAL TEETH - The invention enables artificial molar teeth to be arranged at appropriate positions according to the oral cavity environment of each patient without requiring advanced techniques or experience. The artificial molar teeth have maxillary molar teeth and mandibular molar teeth arranged so as to form a pair on denture bases to be mounted on upper and lower jaws in an oral cavity, in which one cusp out of the cusps of the maxillary molar teeth and the mandibular molar teeth is engaged with a fossa of the antagonist, and at least one of the other cusps is engaged with a groove of the antagonist. | 03-13-2014 |
20140080094 | DENTURE AND METHOD AND APPARATUS OF MAKING SAME - A method for making a denture comprising a base and a plurality of teeth joined thereto. The method comprises forming a first cavity in a block of a denture base material, the first cavity being formed to match the contour of natural teeth as arranged on maxillae or on a mandible; filling the first cavity with a first fluid synthetic tooth material and solidifying the first fluid synthetic tooth material into a first solid synthetic tooth material; removing a portion of the first solid synthetic tooth material to form the plurality of teeth; and removing a portion of the block of denture base material to form the denture base. The steps of the method may be implemented by a computer. An apparatus for making the denture according to certain embodiments of the method, and a denture comprised of a base and artificial teeth are also disclosed. | 03-20-2014 |
20160015604 | TWO-COMPONENT ADHESIVE FOR BONDING ARTIFICIAL TEETH TO A DENTURE BASE - A mixture containing at least one first component A and at least one second component B, characterized in that said at least one first component A comprises a methyl methacrylate, a copolymer of methyl methacrylate dissolved in excess methyl methacrylate, optionally comprising, additionally dissolved therein, at least one polyfunctional (meth)acrylate, especially ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, butanediol dimethacrylate, hexanediol dimethacrylate, triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA), tetraethylene glycol dimethacrylate, diurethane dimeth-acrylate, bis(hydroxymethacryloyloxypropoxy)phenylpropane (bis-GMA), polyethylene glycol dimethacrylate, trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate, ditrimethylol-propane tetraacrylate;and a peroxide-based free-radical initiator, wherein said copolymer of methyl methacrylate is present in an amount of 30-50 parts by weight dissolved in a solution of 65-85 parts by weight of monomeric methyl methacrylate and 3-15 parts by weight of the polyfunctional (meth)acrylate, especially the triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA), mixed with a solution of 0.5 to 3 parts by weight of said peroxide-based free-radical initiator, especially dibenzoyl peroxide, in 70-90 parts by weight of monomeric methyl methacrylate, and said at least one second component B comprises methyl methacrylate and a tertiary amine. | 01-21-2016 |
433192000 | By cavity in tooth for base material | 3 |
20130108988 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING DENTAL PROSTHESES IN A SINGLE OFFICE VISIT | 05-02-2013 |
20130171588 | DENTURE AND ARTIFICIAL TOOTH USED IN THE DENTURE - The denture has the root of an artificial tooth embedded in a denture base molded from plastic. The artificial tooth is provided with a through-hole in the root that fills with denture base plastic, and the openings at both ends of the through-hole are embedded in the denture base. Further, both ends of the through-hole open at artificial tooth surfaces that face adjacent teeth, and an air-vent is provided that connects with the through-hole. The opening for the air-vent is positioned on a lingual side surface of the artificial tooth that is exposed from the denture base. Plastic that forms the denture base flows into the through-hole and air-vent embedding and retaining the root of the artificial tooth in the denture base. | 07-04-2013 |
20160157972 | DENTAL TRANSFER TEMPLATE - The invention relates to a dental transfer template arrangement, with a transfer template and a prosthesis base which in particular are both produced by the same CAD/CAM device, wherein both have a large number of recesses for teeth, wherein incisor and/or occlusal areas fit into the recesses of the transfer template and cervical areas of teeth fit into the recesses of the prosthesis base, wherein the teeth are each to be adhesively bonded in the recesses of the prosthesis base, characterized in that a bite barrier ( | 06-09-2016 |
433193000 | Connected to base by discrete connecting member | 13 |
20100075277 | IMPLANT STRUCTURE - Implant structure consisting of an implant and an attachment. The attachment is provided with a first coupling part for connection to the implant and provided with a second coupling part for connection to a prosthesis. The second coupling part may include a ball, cone, polygon or cylinder or the like. It is proposed, according to the invention, to construct the attachment from two connectable attachment parts. In this manner, it is possible to achieve an angled attachment which ensures good accessibility to the connecting screw of the first coupling part without special openings having to be provided in the attachment. In addition, the angle between the two attachment parts can readily be changed to suit requirements by varying only one of the attachment parts. After fitting, a structure with a smooth wall is produced. | 03-25-2010 |
20100151423 | TEMPORARY RESTORATIONS AND RELATED METHODS - A temporary restoration or preform for use in a patient's body may comprise apical end, a coronal end opposite the apical end, and a portion configured to engage with an underlying structure for retention thereto, wherein a first portion of the preform comprises a hardened material and a remaining portion of the preform comprises a hardenable malleable material. Methods for fitting a temporary restoration in a patient and kits for making dental restorations are also disclosed. | 06-17-2010 |
20100196855 | IMPRESSION POST FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Impression post for a dental implant, having a sleeve-shaped impression cap ( | 08-05-2010 |
20110045440 | NOVEL RADIO-OPAQUE GLASS FIBRES AND DENTAL PROSTHETIC MEMBER CONTAINING SAID FIBRES - A glass thread adapted for reinforcing polymeric materials includes a plurality of filaments having a chemical composition that includes the following constituents within the limits defined below in weight percent: | 02-24-2011 |
20110104639 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING TEETH - A dowel pin and sleeve combination for use with a tooth die that is part of a dental model includes a dowel pin and a sleeve that receives the pin. The dowel pin includes a tooth anchor section that is configured to be fixedly attached to the tooth die and a main body section having a bore formed therein. The main body section has a living hinge formed therein that partitions the main body section into an upper pivotable portion that pivots about the hinge and a lower portion. A section of the bore is threaded and the main body section includes an urging member that travels along the threaded bore section and can be driven into contact with the pivotable portion of the main body section. The bore forms an entrance into the slot that defines the living hinge to permit the urging member to be driven into contact with the pivotable portion. The dowel pin also includes a gear section that is located at an end of the main body section opposite the tooth anchor section. The sleeve is for fixation in a base of the model and has a central bore formed therein that is configured to receive the pin and permit the pin to be rotated therein. | 05-05-2011 |
20110104640 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALIGNING TEETH - A dowel pin and sleeve combination for use with a tooth die that is part of a dental model includes a dowel pin and a sleeve that receives the pin. The dowel pin includes a tooth anchor section that is configured to be fixedly attached to the tooth die and a main body section having a bore formed therein. The main body section has a living hinge formed therein that partitions the main body section into an upper pivotable portion that pivots about the hinge and a lower portion. A section of the bore is threaded and the main body section includes an urging member that travels along the threaded bore section and can be driven into contact with the pivotable portion of the main body section. The bore forms an entrance into the slot that defines the living hinge to permit the urging member to be driven into contact with the pivotable portion. The pin includes a locating member extending radially outward from the main body section. The locating member is shaped to indicate a pivot direction of the tooth die and therefore a direction of intended tooth movement. The sleeve is for fixation in a base of the model and has a central bore formed therein that is configured to receive the pin. | 05-05-2011 |
20120178050 | ARTIFICIAL TOOTH WITH MULTIPLE INTERNAL CROWNS - The present invention provides an artificial tooth with multiple internal crowns, which includes a plurality of the internal crown members, a plurality of the connection bars, and at least one external crown member. The internal crown members are respectively fit to a plurality of the abutments. Each of the connection bars connects to at least two of the internal crown members. The external crown member forms therein a plurality of recesses. The recesses are formed to correspond to the internal crown members. The external crown member, when fit to the internal crown members, forms a tight engagement with the internal crown members. | 07-12-2012 |
20150132717 | DENTAL PROSTHESES DEVICES AND METHODS - Root canal abutment devices and methods which facilitate the adjustment or removal of an oral appliance, e.g., a crown or bridge, from a reconfigurable abutment assembly are described. The adjustable abutment assembly may be secured within a pulp chamber of a pre-existing tooth. The abutment assembly has a projecting abutment portion with one or more shape memory alloy sleeves or plates or elements extending along the abutment. Each of the sleeves has a length with at least one curved or arcuate portion. Energy may be applied to the elements such that the arcuate portion flattens to allow for the oral appliance to be placed thereupon while removal of the energy allows the elements to reconfigure into its curved configuration thereby locking the oral appliance to the abutment. Removal of the oral appliance may be effected by reapplication of energy to the elements. | 05-14-2015 |
433194000 | And additional discrete element for securing connecting member to tooth | 2 |
20100035209 | DENTAL PROSTHESIS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a dental prosthesis, and more particularly, to a screw-engagement type dental prosthesis which enables non-preparation of the natural tooth because it is manufactured by division into two pieces or three pieces, which can be simply installed, and in which the occlusal pressure can be uniformly dispersed. Also, the present invention relates to a method of casting a screw-engagement type dental prosthesis by using a bolt made of carbon or ceramics. Furthermore, a keeper and a body are engaged with each other via a bolt in a state where thin and semi-conical maintaining portions formed on inner inclination surfaces of abutment teeth of both sides with a small preparation are accurately engaged with keys formed on inner inclination surfaces of the keeper and the body in correspondence to the maintaining portions. | 02-11-2010 |
20110177476 | DENTAL PROSTHESIS - Dental prosthesis to be fixed on implants ( | 07-21-2011 |
433195000 | Imbedded in base material | 3 |
20120308962 | REMOVABLE DENTAL PROSTHESIS WITH FRAMEWORK AND SOFT BASE - The invention relates to the field of prosthetic dentistry and can be used in the manufacture of removable dental prostheses. A removable dental prosthesis with a framework and a soft base comprises artificial teeth, a soft base made of silicone A, and a one-piece, perforated metal framework with a metal fastening element for the artificial teeth, said framework being situated inside the soft silicone A base. The artificial teeth fastening element is in the form of an arc situated about the centre of the alveolar process across the full width thereof and above the perforated metal framework, to which it is connected by connection sites having an analogous cross section. The one-piece, perforated metal framework is in the form of a one-piece plate having a cross section of from 0.3 mm to 0.5 mm and having openings with a diameter of from 1 mm across the entire surface of the framework. The one-piece, perforated metal framework is modeled together with the artificial teeth fastening element. The artificial teeth are secured to the fastening element using acrylic resin or different composite materials. The one-piece, perforated metal framework is connected to the soft silicone A base by mechanical attachment as a result of the openings. The technical result is that of firmly connecting all of the parts of a dental prosthesis and preventing the deformation and breakage thereof without increasing the overall weight. | 12-06-2012 |
20130065199 | DYNAMIC DENTAL CROWN - An artificial tooth system, including a denture-engaging body portion, a first recess formed in the denture-engaging body portion, and a pivot base positioned within the first recess and operationally connected to the denture-engaging body portion. A generally spherical ball connector extends from the pivot base. A pivot platform is pivotably connected to the generally spherical ball portion and a resilient ring is positioned around the generally spherical ball connector and situated between the pivot base and the pivot platform. A membrane is sealingly connected around the pivot base and the pivot platform. The tooth also includes a crown portion with a second recess formed in the crown portion, wherein the pivot platform is positioned within the second recess. | 03-14-2013 |
20150327962 | DENTAL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - Dental devices and systems and methods for making dental devices are described herein. In some embodiments, denture base material may be adapted to fit a model of a patient's mouth, and a pre-set arch of denture teeth may be adjusted the model. The pre-set arch may be impressed into the denture base material to create a channel. In some embodiments, the cure may be a partial cure and/or a releasing agent may be used such that the pre-set arch may be removed, if needed for further adjustments, after assessing the fit of the denture device. If the fit is correct, another cure may be performed to finish the denture device. If the fit is incorrect, a new bite registration and/or adjustments to the denture base material and/or pre-set arch of denture teeth may be made. | 11-19-2015 |