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Method and Apparatus for Light-Curing Resin Adhesives for Orthodontics Brackets

Title: Method and Apparatus for Light-Curing Resin Adhesives for Orthodontics Brackets Current State of the Art: Hardening of dental resins through light curing is a commonplace procedure when bonding materials including the dental brackets associated with braces, to the teeth of dental patients. Braces are used to correct dental flaws and improve...

Published: 8/13/2019 | Inventor(s): Frederick Rueggeberg, Thomas Whaley

Keywords(s): Dental, Orthodontics, Resin

Category(s): Medical Devices

Development of an Orthodontic Bracket Placement Device and Coordinated Bracket Placement System

Title: Orthodontic Bracket Placement Device and Coordinated Bracket Placement System Current State of the Art: Orthodontic brackets are used by general dentists and orthodontists throughout the world. The proper placement of these brackets is essential for eventual correction of poorly aligned teeth in both children and adults. In order to guide...

Published: 4/28/2020 | Inventor(s): John Stockstill

Keywords(s): Dental, Orthodontics

Category(s): Diagnostics

Use of Integrating Sphere Technology To Provide Uniform, High-intensity Light and Wavelength Mixing from Light Emitting Diodes

Current State of the Art: Since 2000, photoactive composites material used in fillings have become widespread in restorative dentistry. Cosmetically appealing, these white fillings have become the standard, increasing from approximately 68 million composite fillings in 1999 to close to an estimated 100 million procedures in 2011. Crowns remain...

Published: 4/28/2020 | Inventor(s): Frederick Rueggeberg

Keywords(s): Dental, LED

Category(s): Medical Devices

Use of Polyanions to Remineralize Demineralized Dental Hard Tissues

Current State of the Art:Tooth hypersensitivity affects 45 million adults in the United States and 10 million are chronically affected with sensitive teeth. Over time, the gums may recede or the enamel or dentin on the teeth may wear down, creating the condition for tooth sensitivity. In addition, cavities can destroy enamel creating a defect that often...

Published: 9/18/2020 | Inventor(s): Franklin Tay, David Pashley

Keywords(s): Dental, Nanotechnology, Polyanions

Category(s): Therapeutics