ENDODONTIC INSTRUMENT EXTRACTOR TOOL MANUFACTURED FROM A SHAPE MEMORY MATERIAL AND RELATED KITS AND METHODS
    52.
    发明申请
    ENDODONTIC INSTRUMENT EXTRACTOR TOOL MANUFACTURED FROM A SHAPE MEMORY MATERIAL AND RELATED KITS AND METHODS 失效
    从形状记忆材料制成的内置式仪器提取工具及相关工具及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080050696A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-28

    申请号:US11467418

    申请日:2006-08-25

    Applicant: Paul Lewis

    Inventor: Paul Lewis

    CPC classification number: A61C5/46

    Abstract: An endodontic instrument extractor tool is configured for removing a fragment of a broken endodontic instrument that has become lodged within a root canal of a tooth. The extractor tool comprises an elongate shaft, including a hollow gripping body at a distal end, and a proximal handle portion. The hollow gripping body includes an inside diameter that is initially greater than a cross-sectional dimension of a fragment of a broken endodontic instrument to be removed from a root canal of a tooth. The inside diameter of the hollow gripping body defines a hollow interior cavity portion into which at least a portion of the fragment is receivable. At least the hollow gripping body of the body is formed of a shape memory alloy (e.g., nickel-titanium) or polymer in an expanded configuration so that upon heating, the shape memory alloy or polymer returns to its unexpanded configuration, tightly gripping around a proximal end of the fragment.

    Abstract translation: 牙髓器械提取器工具被配置用于去除已经被置于牙齿根管内的破碎的牙髓器具的碎片。 提取器工具包括细长轴,包括在远端处的中空夹持本体和近侧手柄部分。 中空夹持体包括最初大于要从牙根的牙根管去除的损伤的牙根管器械的碎片的横截面尺寸的内径。 中空夹持体的内径限定了中空的内部空腔部分,片段的至少一部分可以被接纳到中空部分空腔部分中。 至少本体的中空夹持体由膨胀形状的形状记忆合金(例如,镍钛)或聚合物形成,使得在加热时,形状记忆合金或聚合物返回到其未膨胀的构型, 片段的近端。

    Fiber-coated dental infusor systems and methods of use
    56.
    发明授权
    Fiber-coated dental infusor systems and methods of use 失效
    纤维涂层牙科密封系统及使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US07198623B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-03

    申请号:US10340198

    申请日:2003-01-10

    Abstract: A method for controlling bleeding during dental procedures using a medicament delivery system having a medicament under pressure and a hollow cannula having a fiber coated distal delivery end through which the medicament is dispensed, includes: (i) applying under hydraulic pressure a medicament to a desired area of tissue using the medicament delivery system so as to infuse medicament into exposed capillaries; and (ii) rubbing the tissue with the medicament delivery system.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在牙科手术期间使用药物递送系统控制出血的方法,所述药物递送系统具有在压力下的药物和具有纤维涂覆的远端输送端的中空插管,所述远端输送端通过其分配药物,包括:(i)在液压下将药物施加到期望的 使用药物输送系统的组织区域,以将药物注入暴露的毛细血管中; 和(ii)用药物输送系统摩擦组织。

    Dental brackets for retaining a medicament-releasing pellet on a tooth and kits including such brackets
    57.
    发明授权
    Dental brackets for retaining a medicament-releasing pellet on a tooth and kits including such brackets 有权
    用于将药物释放丸粒保持在牙齿上的牙科支架和包括这种支架的试剂盒

    公开(公告)号:US07097449B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-29

    申请号:US10793145

    申请日:2004-03-04

    CPC classification number: A61C7/14 A61C19/06

    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dental bracket and associated kit used to attach a medicament-releasing pellet on a tooth. The kit is designed to provide slow release of fluoride or other medicament over a desired period of time. The medicament release kit includes a medicament-releasing pellet and a dental bracket. The bracket comprises a base and a socket configured to receive and retain the pellet at least partially therein. The device may be installed by a dental practitioner and remain attached to a patient's tooth for a few months or up to 20 years. The medicament-releasing pellet, designed to slowly release small quantities of fluoride or another medicament, may be replaced, for example, every 6 months to 2 years. Replacement of the medicament-releasing pellet may be performed at home or at a dentist's office.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将药物释放丸粒附着在牙齿上的牙科托架和相关联的试剂盒。 该试剂盒旨在在所需时间内提供氟化物或其他药物的缓慢释放。 药物释放试剂盒包括药物释放丸和牙支架。 支架包括底座和插座,其构造成用于至少部分地将球团接纳并保持在其中。 该装置可以由牙科医生安装并且保持连接到患者的牙齿几个月或多达20年。 设计用于缓慢释放少量氟化物或其他药物的药物释放丸可以例如每6个月至2年更换一次。 药物释放丸剂的替代可以在家里或在牙医办公室进行。

    Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments from powdered metals
    58.
    发明申请
    Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments from powdered metals 失效
    从粉末状金属制造牙髓治疗仪器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060185170A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-24

    申请号:US11063757

    申请日:2005-02-23

    Abstract: Endodontic instruments or intermediate products (e.g., blanks) used to form finished endodontic instruments having a desired cutting edge and/or taper are formed, at least in part, by molding a metal powder into a desired shape and then sintering the metal particles together. The metal powder is initially formed into a green molded part that is sintered to yield a solid metal part. The sintered metal part may optionally be further processed by additional steps, as needed, to yield a finished endodontic instrument. One additional process includes cold forming the sintered metal body to provide a cutting edge, remove cracks and microfissures, or otherwise modify the characteristics of an intermediate product or endodontic instrument. Other processes include chemical milling and mechanical milling, grinding or cutting to sharpen the cutting edge, form a taper, or otherwise modify the intermediate product or endodontic instrument in a desired manner.

    Abstract translation: 至少部分地通过将金属粉末模制成所需形状,然后将金属颗粒烧结在一起而形成用于形成具有所需切削刃和/或锥度的成品牙根管器械的根管器械或中间产品(例如坯件)。 金属粉末最初形成为烧结的生坯成型部,得到固体金属部分。 根据需要,烧结金属部件可以可选地进一步通过附加步骤进一步处理,以产生成品的牙髓器械。 一种额外的方法包括冷成型烧结金属体以提供切削刃,去除裂纹和微裂纹,或以其它方式改变中间产品或牙髓器械的特性。 其他方法包括化学研磨和机械研磨,研磨或切割以锐化切割边缘,形成锥形,或以所需方式改变中间产品或牙髓器具。

    Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments
    59.
    发明申请
    Methods for manufacturing endodontic instruments 失效
    制造牙髓器械的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060185169A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-24

    申请号:US11063354

    申请日:2005-02-23

    Abstract: Endodontic instruments having a desired cutting edge are formed, at least in part, using a cold forming process. The method of forming the endodontic instrument includes providing a blank metal thread or wire and at least one die that has a negative impression of a cutting edge. The die is pressed against the blank with sufficient force in order for the die to form an at least partially formed cutting edge in the blank. Any desired shape can be formed into the blank by selecting a die with the proper corresponding negative impression. Cold forming techniques suitable for forming endodontic instruments include roll forming, flat rolling, radial forming, cold drawing, and similar techniques. The files can be sharpened or otherwise modified before or after cold-forming using techniques such as cutting, grinding, and chemical milling.

    Abstract translation: 至少部分地使用冷成型工艺形成具有所需切削刃的牙髓器具。 形成牙根管器械的方法包括提供空白金属线或线以及至少一个模具,其具有切削刃的消极印象。 模具以足够的力压在坯件上,以便模具在坯件中形成至少部分形成的切割边缘。 可以通过选择具有适当的相应负面印象的模具,将任何期望的形状形成为坯料。 适合于形成牙髓治疗仪器的冷成形技术包括辊压成型,平轧,径向成形,冷拔和类似技术。 使用诸如切割,研磨和化学研磨之类的技术,在冷成形之前或之后,可以对这些文件进行锐化或修改。

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