The present invention is directed to a suction tool that can connect to a suction hose for sucking substances from an oral cavity during a rubber dam isolated endodontic procedure. The suction tool includes a body having an inlet for connecting with a suction hose. A suction window can be configured in the body, wherein the suction window is in fluid communication with the suction inlet. Substances that are used during a dental procedure, such as cooling water can be sucked through the suction window. The suction tool further includes a magnet configured on the body of the suction tool and adapted to magnetically couple with the clamp of the rubber dam.

The invention discloses an improved dental dam (10) for use in dental restoration processes. The dam (10) includes a substantially planar membrane (12), having location portions (14) disposed on the membrane (12) and a guide formation (16) which runs along a major surface of the membrane (12). Additionally the dam (10) includes a clamp arrangement (20), which is engageable with and slidably movable along the guide formation (16). Both the membrane (12) and the clamp arrangement (20) are formed of a shape memory polymer.

The invention discloses an improved dental dam (10) for use in dental restoration processes. The dam (10) includes a substantially planar membrane (12), having location portions (14) disposed on the membrane (12) and a guide formation (16) which runs along a major surface of the membrane (12). Additionally the dam (10) includes a clamp arrangement (20), which is engageable with and slidably movable along the guide formation (16). Both the membrane (12) and the clamp arrangement (20) are formed of a shape memory polymer.

A hard tissue stent, including an access hole formed in one side, may be placed over one or more of the patient's teeth where the access hole is accurately aligned at a location for drilling to, for example, remove infection. A soft tissue stent may be placed over one or more of the patient's teeth, where the stent can include a mark to cut to create an access flap in the soft tissue. By keeping the flap attached, the surgeon can more easily return the flap to the proper position. The attached surgical guide permits access any area of the jaw and tooth and implanted device. With insertion of a sleeve with custom bores into the guide, the dental surgeon can work in a dry field and accurately manipulate the bony crypt and tooth for many different purposes including root-end preparation, filling and repair of local perforations and cracks.

A hard tissue stent, including an access hole formed in one side, may be placed over one or more of the patient's teeth where the access hole is accurately aligned at a location for drilling to, for example, remove infection. A soft tissue stent may be placed over one or more of the patient's teeth, where the stent can include a mark to cut to create an access flap in the soft tissue. By keeping the flap attached, the surgeon can more easily return the flap to the proper position. The attached surgical guide permits access any area of the jaw and tooth and implanted device. With insertion of a sleeve with custom bores into the guide, the dental surgeon can work in a dry field and accurately manipulate the bony crypt and tooth for many different purposes including root-end preparation, filling and repair of local perforations and cracks.

A method of making a custom dental clamp, the method comprising producing a first clamp member using data from a scan of a patient's tooth, the first clamp member having at least one surface shaped to conform to a first surface of the tooth, producing a second clamp member using data from the scan, the scan clamp member having at least one surface shaped to conform to a second surface of the tooth, and connecting the first clamp member to the second clamp member with a resilient member.

An automated dental drill includes a dental drill housing that includes a mouthpiece housing section and a one or more degrees of freedom drive housing section; an end effector drive support having a shaft section that is at least partially positioned in the mouthpiece housing section, and an end effector for the cutting of a native tooth or dental appliance to a desired tolerance. The end effector is positioned on the end effector drive support. The automated dental drill also includes a power source that drives the end effector and is coupled to the end effector and a one or more degrees of freedom drive assembly to direct the end effector along one or more degrees of freedom relative to the mouthpiece housing section.

A stable dental mirror assembly that is used by dentists during the treatment of patients is described. The mirror is fixed on a rubber dam frame that is placed in the patient's mouth during treatment. The dental mirror includes a handle on which the mirror slides. The handle includes an elbow curve. In further aspects, a method for using a dental mirror assembly and a dental mirror assembly kit are described. The dental mirror may be moved through 360 degrees and does not need to be held, thus freeing the dentist's hands. Additionally, the dental mirror assembly provides a stable visual field and allows easy movement and adjustment of the mirror.

A stable dental mirror assembly that is used by dentists during the treatment of patients is described. The mirror is fixed on a rubber dam frame that is placed in the patient's mouth during treatment. The dental mirror includes a handle on which the mirror slides. The handle includes an elbow curve. In further aspects, a method for using a dental mirror assembly and a dental mirror assembly kit are described. The dental mirror may be moved through 360 degrees and does not need to be held, thus freeing the dentist's hands. Additionally, the dental mirror assembly provides a stable visual field and allows easy movement and adjustment of the mirror.

A stable dental mirror assembly that is used by dentists during the treatment of patients is described. The mirror is fixed on a rubber dam frame that is placed in the patient's mouth during treatment. The dental mirror includes a handle on which the mirror slides. The handle includes an elbow curve. In further aspects, a method for using a dental mirror assembly and a dental mirror assembly kit are described. The dental mirror may be moved through 360 degrees and does not need to be held, thus freeing the dentist's hands. Additionally, the dental mirror assembly provides a stable visual field and allows easy movement and adjustment of the mirror.