The invention relates to a dental tool having a shank region, which is formed for coupling to a dental handpiece, and also having a work region, which is connected to the shank region. In this case, the shank region of the dental tool is formed so that there is the possibility of latchable insertion and removal without actuation. In particular, at least the shank region can consist of plastics material. As a result, inter alia facilitated handling of the tool and inexpensive production of the tool are rendered possible.

The invention relates to a dental tool having a shank region, which is formed for coupling to a dental handpiece, and also having a work region, which is connected to the shank region. In this case, the shank region of the dental tool is formed so that there is the possibility of latchable insertion and removal without actuation. In particular, at least the shank region can consist of plastics material. As a result, facilitated handling of the tool and inexpensive production of the tool are rendered possible.

The invention relates to a dental tool having a shank region, which is formed for coupling to a dental handpiece, and also having a work region, which is connected to the shank region. In this case, the shank region of the dental tool is formed so that there is the possibility of latchable insertion and removal without actuation. In particular, at least the shank region can consist of plastics material. As a result, facilitated handling of the tool and inexpensive production of the tool are rendered possible.

A method of manufacture of a dental prosthesis is described, comprising using a rotary milling or drilling tool (16) to mill or drill a block (12) of a sintered ceramic material. The use of a tool (16) to mill or drill material from a block (12) of a sintered ceramic material such as lithium silicate or lithium disilicate allows manufacture of a glass ceramic dental prosthesis in a relatively efficient manner.

The invention relates to a dental grinding instrument including a shaft and a grinding area arranged on the shaft, wherein the grinding area has a bonding layer and grinding elements including abrasive grains and spheres, and wherein the grinding elements are fixed to the shaft by means of the bonding layer.

The invention relates to a dental grinding instrument including a shaft and a grinding area arranged on the shaft, wherein the grinding area has a bonding layer and grinding elements including abrasive grains and spheres, and wherein the grinding elements are fixed to the shaft by means of the bonding layer.

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.

An interproximal reduction (IPR) kit and method for using the same. The patient takes their own dental impression and submits it to a dental service provider for a treatment plan. A set of aligners based on the treatment plan are then delivered to the patient as part of a kit. The kit also includes a set of written instructions and/or a treatment diagram and a plurality of strips used to reduce the widths of specific spots of the patient's teeth according to the treatment plan. The patient follows the reapproximation instructions or is instructed to go to a website for supervision for the performance of the reapproximation process. After sufficient instruction, the patient applies the plurality of strips to the correct spots between their teeth. Once reapproximation is complete, the patient is ready to begin wearing the aligners as dictated by the treatment plan.

An interproximal reduction (IPR) kit and method for using the same. The patient takes their own dental impression and submits it to a dental service provider for a treatment plan. A set of aligners based on the treatment plan are then delivered to the patient as part of a kit. The kit also includes a set of written instructions and/or a treatment diagram and a plurality of strips used to reduce the widths of specific spots of the patient's teeth according to the treatment plan. The patient follows the reapproximation instructions or is instructed to go to a website for supervision for the performance of the reapproximation process. After sufficient instruction, the patient applies the plurality of strips to the correct spots between their teeth. Once reapproximation is complete, the patient is ready to begin wearing the aligners as dictated by the treatment plan.

Disclosed is a dental treatment instrument including a bridge unit configured to be gripped by a user; a plurality of tip units configured to be replaceable with respect to the bridge unit; and a coupling unit configured to selectively couple the tip unit with the bridge unit. The coupling unit is configured to couple the tip unit with the bridge unit by inserting and thereby rotating a portion of the tip unit relative to the bridge unit. Through this configuration, various types of dental tips may be easily replaced based on a selection of a user.