A61C17/06

EXTRA-ORAL AEROSOL CAPTURE HOOD
20220000597 · 2022-01-06 ·

An extra-oral capture hood includes a first cone that provides a first path for a vacuum product through the extra-oral capture hood. A second cone concentric with the first cone and disposed around the first cone provides a second path for the vacuum product through the extra-oral capture hood, the second path being located between the first cone and second cone. A disconnect is connected to at least one of the first cone or second cone, the disconnect being configured to connect the extra-oral capture hood to a duct, a valve or other component of a capture system.

Protective devices for managing aerodynamics around dental patients
11786349 · 2023-10-17 ·

A particulate collecting device for dental patients is disclosed. The device includes a pair of vertical flanges, with a first flange configured to be positioned and worn on a right side of a patient's chest and a second flange configured to be positioned and worn on a left side of the patient's chest. The vertical flanges have an inner contour that aerodynamically funnels air flow away from the patient's face. The device includes a protective sheet located between the vertical flanges. The device includes a particulate matter reservoir that is fluidly coupled to the vertical flanges and configured to receive funneled air, and particulates contained therein, from the vertical flanges. The device also includes a negative air pressure generator, which is fluidly coupled to the particulate matter reservoir and produces negative air pressure in a direction from a top area of the vertical flanges towards the particulate matter reservoir.

Protective devices for managing aerodynamics around dental patients
11786349 · 2023-10-17 ·

A particulate collecting device for dental patients is disclosed. The device includes a pair of vertical flanges, with a first flange configured to be positioned and worn on a right side of a patient's chest and a second flange configured to be positioned and worn on a left side of the patient's chest. The vertical flanges have an inner contour that aerodynamically funnels air flow away from the patient's face. The device includes a protective sheet located between the vertical flanges. The device includes a particulate matter reservoir that is fluidly coupled to the vertical flanges and configured to receive funneled air, and particulates contained therein, from the vertical flanges. The device also includes a negative air pressure generator, which is fluidly coupled to the particulate matter reservoir and produces negative air pressure in a direction from a top area of the vertical flanges towards the particulate matter reservoir.

DENTAL DAM FRAME AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
20210338377 · 2021-11-04 ·

A dental dam having a frame and a pliable material is disclosed herein. The frame includes a tubular body having a central channel; a plurality of openings extending from an exterior surface of the tubular body and in fluid communication with the central channel; and a connection port extending from the tubular body and in fluid communication with the central channel, wherein the connection port is configured to be coupled to a vacuum line to provide a negative pressure area adjacent the tubular body.

DISPOSABLE DENTAL AEROSOL DEVICE
20210338398 · 2021-11-04 ·

A disposable dental aerosol device has a tube having a tip end having a tip having a tip opening, a valve receiving end having a rear end opening, and an aerosol directing device having an aerosol collecting funnel, a first vane, a second vane, a first aerosol capturing port formed between the first vane and the second vane, and a second aerosol capturing port formed between the second vane and the first vane.

Manifold for attachment to a medical or dental chair and use thereof to remove aerosols emitted form a patient during a clinical procedure
20210338396 · 2021-11-04 ·

The present disclosure provides a manifold that can be easily attached to a medical or dental chair in which a patient sits and a flexible arm and funnel connected to the manifold and configured to receive a High Volume Evacuator (HVE) tube. The flexible arm which holds the funnel is configured to be sufficiently rigid to maintain its shape and position, allowing a clinical practitioner to leave the funnel in the appropriate place to capture aerosols emitted from a patient during a procedure use the negative pressure from the HVE. Thus, also provided herein is a method of using the disclosed manifold to remove aerosols emitted during a clinical procedure.

Dentistry training apparatus
11776426 · 2023-10-03 ·

A dentistry training apparatus includes a suction assembly that includes a collection portion having a bottom wall and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, the bottom wall defining a central aperture in fluid communication with a liquid suction device. A support tray is positioned atop the collection portion and includes a plurality of legs configured to displace the support tray above the bottom wall, the support tray including a lower wall and a support tray sidewall extending upwardly from a peripheral edge of the lower wall. The lower wall of the support tray defines a hole having a circular configuration for selectively receiving an endodontic cup. An apex locator lead is electrically connected to a power source and positioned atop the bottom wall of the suction assembly, the apex locator lead being registered with the hole so as to engage the endodontic cup when received in the aperture.

Dentistry training apparatus
11776426 · 2023-10-03 ·

A dentistry training apparatus includes a suction assembly that includes a collection portion having a bottom wall and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, the bottom wall defining a central aperture in fluid communication with a liquid suction device. A support tray is positioned atop the collection portion and includes a plurality of legs configured to displace the support tray above the bottom wall, the support tray including a lower wall and a support tray sidewall extending upwardly from a peripheral edge of the lower wall. The lower wall of the support tray defines a hole having a circular configuration for selectively receiving an endodontic cup. An apex locator lead is electrically connected to a power source and positioned atop the bottom wall of the suction assembly, the apex locator lead being registered with the hole so as to engage the endodontic cup when received in the aperture.

Saliva management system

A saliva management system may be configured to manage fluid transfer with respect to first and second bodily regions. The system may include an anchoring member and a connector member. The anchoring member may be configured conformingly engage the first and second bodily regions. The connector member may include a capture portion and a fluid transfer portion. The capture portion may be configured to receive a central portion of the anchoring member. The fluid transfer portion may be being fluidically connected to a supply source.

Saliva management system

A saliva management system may be configured to manage fluid transfer with respect to first and second bodily regions. The system may include an anchoring member and a connector member. The anchoring member may be configured conformingly engage the first and second bodily regions. The connector member may include a capture portion and a fluid transfer portion. The capture portion may be configured to receive a central portion of the anchoring member. The fluid transfer portion may be being fluidically connected to a supply source.