公开(公告)号：US20190388203A1

公开(公告)日：2019-12-26

申请号：US16560441

申请日：2019-09-04

Applicant: DENTSPLY SIRONA INC.

Inventor： Simon P. McDonald

IPC: A61C13/15

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental matrix for use repairing and restoring inter-proximal cavities on a tooth with light-cured composites, the dental matrix comprising a matrix body and a plurality of light transmitting micro-pores positioned on the matrix body and overlying the inter-proximal surface of the tooth when the dental matrix engages the restored tooth. The present invention further relates to a method manufacture of such dental matrix.

公开(公告)号：US09962242B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US14420621

申请日：2013-08-16

Applicant: DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc.

Inventor： Simon P. McDonald ,  Alejandro Aubone

IPC: A61C9/00

CPC classification number: A61C9/0006

Abstract: A dual arch anterior dental impression tray includes a generally opened C-shaped mouthpiece and an insert. The mouthpiece having a left end, a right end, and a back side having a concave surface extending from the left end to the right end, the concave surface including a generally longitudinally extending curved groove, the left end and right end each include a connector. The insert including a front portion having a curved frame, the curved frame includes a left end and a right end, the curved frame fits snugly into the curved groove, the insert includes a mesh material extending from and within an area defined by the curved frame, the curved frame left end and right end each include a connector to connect with a respective mouthpiece connector.