A61C19/066

Tooth Whitening and Tooth Strengthening Method
20230240824 · 2023-08-03 ·

A tooth whitening and tooth strengthening method is disclosed which is harmless to the human body and with which it is possible to remove dental plaques, tartars, coloring components and organic pellicles, promote calcification, repair the surface of teeth by reconstruction of enamel, whiten teeth and prevent caries.

The tooth whitening and tooth strengthening method first applies acid solvents such as citric acid, acetic acid, malic acid, malic acid or ascorbic acid with a pH of 0.5 to 5.0. to the surface of teeth as a first stage of treatment, applies hydroxyapatite which is dissolved in saliva or saliva-like solvent as a second stage, and then applies fluoride as a third stage.

ORAL CARE ARTICLE COMPRISING A DELIVERY CARRIER AND SOLID HYDROPHILIC PARTICLES COMPRISING AN ACTIVE AGENT
20220117865 · 2022-04-21 ·

An article in form of a strip for use in the oral cavity. The article includes a water insoluble delivery carrier comprising solid hydrophilic particles comprising at least one active agent for oral care, wherein: (i) at least about 20 parts by weight of the solid hydrophilic particles (20) dissolve in about 100 parts by weight of water, and/or (ii) wherein the solid hydrophilic particles (20) swell by at least about 50% in water. The active agent(s) can include bleaching agent(s), antimicrobial agent(s), anti-calculus agent(s), healing agent(s), anti-caries agent(s), dentinal desensitizing agent(s), anesthetic agent(s), antifungal agent(s), coolant(s), anti-inflammatory agent(s), selective H-2 antagonist(s), nutrient(s), erythritol, probiotics, fluoride ion source(s), or combinations thereof.

Oral care compositions and methods for increasing the stability of the same

An oral care composition including a hydrophobic phase and a hydrophilic phase is disclosed. The hydrophobic phase may include a source of hydrogen peroxide and an acyl donor, and the hydrophilic phase may include an enzyme having perhydrolytic activity that catalyzes the generation of peracetic acid between the source of hydrogen peroxide and the acyl donor.

Instrumented intra-oral appliance computationally designed for optimized fitting and functionality
11760026 · 2023-09-19 ·

A computationally-designed instrumented intra-oral appliance to optimize the location and coupling of sensors to optimize data integrity while maximizing comfort for the wearer.

METHODS OF FABRICATING A 3D DEVICE USING ABLATION
20220023016 · 2022-01-27 ·

A three-dimensional device is fabricated in a layer-by-layer approach using a support material. The support material is deposited in a liquid form on a surface, hardened by cooling or ultraviolet (UV) curing, and selectively ablated to create an area within which the desired structure of the device will be formed. Active material is deposited into this area, and the layer-by-layer process repeated until the three-dimensional device has been completed. Thereafter, any remaining support material is removed by water or other solvent.

MOUTHPIECE FOR TEETH WHITENING

A whitening light includes a mouthpiece having a light array arranged along the mouthpiece for directing light onto an exposed portion of teeth of a user. The whitening light includes a rear portion comprising a first power source communicably coupled to the light array and a first charging mechanism configured to receive power transferred from a second charging mechanism located on a case for the whitening light. The first power source includes a rechargeable battery charged by the second charging mechanism to a power output sufficient to power the whitening light to emit light configured to whiten teeth upon selection of a button on the rear portion of the whitening light to commence a treatment session, to emit the light for a predetermined duration corresponding to a duration of the treatment session, and to automatically switch the light array to an off-setting following expiration of the predetermined duration.

3D fabrication for dental applications based on ablation
11185396 · 2021-11-30 · ·

A three-dimensional dental device is fabricated in a layer-by-layer approach using a support material. The support material is deposited in a liquid form on a surface, hardened by cooling or ultraviolet (UV) curing, and selectively ablated to create an area within which the desired structure of the dental device will be formed. Active dental material is deposited into this area, and the layer-by-layer process repeated until the three-dimensional dental device has been completed. Thereafter, any remaining support material is removed by water or other solvent.

Self-disinfecting teeth-whitening device

Devices for whitening teeth that include a mouth piece and an ultraviolet light source, a sterilizer that sterilizes the mouth piece, or at least one Hall-effect sensor. At least a portion of the device or mouth piece may be sterilized. A wireless charging system may drive the sterilizer or UV source, which may operate only when the mouth piece is not in the user's mouth or when the mouth piece is charging. A safety mechanism may protect the user from eye damage. The mouth piece may be charged while the mouth piece and UV source are in an enclosure. The UV source or sterilizer may turn on only while the mouth piece is in the enclosure or only while the enclosure is closed. The Hall-effect sensor(s) may control whether the UV source or sterilizer is on or may detect whether the mouth piece is docked within the charger.

Dual use exercise whitener appliance
11179232 · 2021-11-23 ·

A jaw-joint protective device is provided for, whitening and brightening a wearer's teeth while protecting the teeth, tongue, lips, jaw, and other delicate structures of the vital cranial triad (VCT) from injury and/or for supporting the condyle of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a relatively fixed (stable) position thereby stabilizing the jaw and the VCT during head contact activity, exercise, physical rehabilitation, C-force acceleration, teeth grinding disorders and sleep apnea and or permit the components of a VCT disorder to be realigned for proper healing. This device is an over-the-counter purchased, boil and bite device for whitening at least one tooth while protecting the jaw-joint, providing maxillary and mandibular teeth seats for protection of the mouth and/or healing of the VCT. This invention provides a device for customized fitting that is purchased over-the-counter that is versatile for protecting not only the mouth but also a larger area, the vital cranial triad which includes the TMJ, while at the same time allows for audible speech, reduces sleep disorders of snoring, grinding and clenching of teeth with additional benefits.

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH
20220015883 · 2022-01-20 ·

An electric toothbrush includes a handle, a toothbrush head, and a charging base. One end of the handle is configured for outputting ultrasonic vibrations. The toothbrush head is configured for simultaneously wrapping upper and lower rows of teeth of a human body. The toothbrush head is configured to be disposed on the end of the handle and vibrates with the end of the handle to simultaneously clean the upper and lower rows of teeth of the human body. The charging base is disposed at the other end of the handle and charges the handle. And the charging base includes a sterilization unit for sterilizing the handle and the toothbrush head. The electric toothbrush provided by the present application is convenient to operate, and is configured for being charged through a charging base and being sterilized after being used, with complete functions and a wide application range.