Methods and devices for interproximal dental restoration are disclosed. One version of the present disclosure provides a method for the restoration of a tooth including a top surface, and an interproximal surface facing an adjacent tooth. The method of restoration includes removing a portion of the top surface of the tooth, and a portion of the interproximal surface of the tooth to form a hollow cavity preparation extending from the top surface to the interproximal surface. The removed portion of the interproximal space is surrounded by a dental matrix. Restoration of the tooth further includes moving the dental matrix away from the hollow cavity preparation towards the adjacent tooth, and bonding at least a section of the dental matrix to the tooth. Light-curable composite resin is then injected into the cavity preparation and light cured.

Methods and devices for interproximal dental restoration are disclosed. One version of the present disclosure provides a method for the restoration of a tooth including a top surface, and an interproximal surface facing an adjacent tooth. The method of restoration includes removing a portion of the top surface of the tooth, and a portion of the interproximal surface of the tooth to form a hollow cavity preparation extending from the top surface to the interproximal surface. The removed portion of the interproximal space is surrounded by a dental matrix. Restoration of the tooth further includes moving the dental matrix away from the hollow cavity preparation towards the adjacent tooth, and bonding at least a section of the dental matrix to the tooth. Light-curable composite resin is then injected into the cavity preparation and light cured.

The present invention relates to a clamp (100) for a tooth. The clamp (100) comprises a body (105) for adjustably supporting a band (110) such that a looped section (115) of the band (110) projects from the clamp (100). The clamp (100) further comprises a removable implement (120) configured to adjust a shape of the looped section (115) of the band (110) once the removable implement (120) has been removed from the clamp (100). The clamp (100) comprising the removable implement (120) may be used by a dentist during restorative procedures, e.g. to fill a tooth cavity.

The present invention relates to a clamp (100) for a tooth. The clamp (100) comprises a body (105) for adjustably supporting a band (110) such that a looped section (115) of the band (110) projects from the clamp (100). The clamp (100) further comprises a removable implement (120) configured to adjust a shape of the looped section (115) of the band (110) once the removable implement (120) has been removed from the clamp (100). The clamp (100) comprising the removable implement (120) may be used by a dentist during restorative procedures, e.g. to fill a tooth cavity.

Disclosed herein are apparatuses and methods for 3D data generation for tooth prosthetic crown preparation.

An elastic matrix band for use during a dental restoration process is provided. In one embodiment, among others, the matrix band may include an elastic circular band that has a first end and a second end. The elastic circular band includes an opening at the second end, and the first end has a larger diameter than the second end. The elastic circular band is configured to expand in order to situate the elastic circular band around a tooth and contract in order to adhere to the tooth. Additionally, the elastic circular band comprises a ridge that is positioned between the first end and the second end.

An elastic matrix band for use during a dental restoration process is provided. In one embodiment, among others, the matrix band may include an elastic circular band that has a first end and a second end. The elastic circular band includes an opening at the second end, and the first end has a larger diameter than the second end. The elastic circular band is configured to expand in order to situate the elastic circular band around a tooth and contract in order to adhere to the tooth. Additionally, the elastic circular band comprises a ridge that is positioned between the first end and the second end.

A wedge system for use in a dental restoration procedure for a posterior tooth. The wedge system includes a first wedge including a body portion adapted to be disposed in an approximal space, a first arm extending from the body, a second arm extending from the body portion, a gap formed between the first arm and the second arm, a first rib arranged on an inner surface of the first arm, and a second rib arranged on an inner surface of the second arm, wherein each of the first and second ribs is adapted to engage tissue defining the approximal space. In some cases, the wedge system may also include a second wedge including a body portion, at least a portion of which can be disposed in the gap of the first wedge to removably secure the second wedge to the first wedge.

A wedge system for use in a dental restoration procedure for a posterior tooth. The wedge system includes a first wedge including a body portion adapted to be disposed in an approximal space, a first arm extending from the body, a second arm extending from the body portion, a gap formed between the first arm and the second arm, a first rib arranged on an inner surface of the first arm, and a second rib arranged on an inner surface of the second arm, wherein each of the first and second ribs is adapted to engage tissue defining the approximal space. In some cases, the wedge system may also include a second wedge including a body portion, at least a portion of which can be disposed in the gap of the first wedge to removably secure the second wedge to the first wedge.

Patient specific dental appliances, dental bands and methods for manufacturing the dental bands. The dental bands are manufactured based on the specific anatomy of each patient so that the dental bands more closely conform to the patient's anatomy. The dental bands can include inner surfaces with an average surface roughness that is greater than an average surface roughness of an outer surface to enhance the bond between the dental band and the tooth surface. In addition, the dental bands can include marginal portions connecting the buccal and lingual surfaces of the bands that extend into marginal spaces with adjacent teeth and the marginal portions do not extend into interproximal spaces with the adjacent teeth as is required by conventional dental bands. The dental bands can also optionally include an occlusal portion that covers portions of an inner occlusal surface of the tooth and/or an outer occlusal surface of the tooth.