A61C2204/002

Light brush and method of use
11642204 · 2023-05-09 · ·

A light device includes an elongated arm comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) disposed at a first end of the elongated arm and configured to be positioned inside an oral cavity and to deliver one of a plurality of types of light treatments to the inside of the oral cavity according to a selected one of a plurality of operating modes. The light device further includes a body coupled to the elongated arm at a second end of the elongated arm. The body includes a battery for providing power to the LEDs. The body further includes a mode module coupled to the battery and the plurality of LEDs and configured to deliver power from the battery to at least one of the plurality of LEDS based on the selected operating mode.

ORAL IRRIGATOR

An oral irrigator may include a body, a reservoir connected to the body, a tip connected to the body, a motor positioned within the body and including a drive shaft, a pinion gear connected to the drive shaft, a driven gear engaged with the pinion gear, a pump body positioned within the body and defining a pump chamber for receiving fluid from the reservoir, a piston positioned within the pump body, wherein the piston slidably engages an interior surface of the pump body to form a fluid-tight seal, and a connecting rod including a first end connected to the piston, a second end eccentrically connected to the driven gear, and a shaft extending from the first end to the second end. The shaft includes a first rib and a second rib spaced apart from the first rib along a length of the shaft.

ORAL TOOTHPASTE AND ELECTRICAL CLEANING DEVICE
20170367472 · 2017-12-28 · ·

An oral cleaning device includes a head portion that supports cleaning elements, a handle portion extending from the head portion, an EMF generator disposed in the handle portion. An inductor is located in the head portion and is connected to the EMF generator.

Digital dental tray

A digital dental tray system is described including a dental tray shaped to at least partially surround a plurality of teeth and a plurality of three-dimensional (3D) optical imaging elements attached to the dental tray. Each of the 3D optical imaging elements comprises a structured light projector to project a light pattern onto one or more teeth of the plurality of teeth and a camera to capture an image of the one or more teeth.

Dental handpieces

A dental handpiece may comprise a detachable light source assembly comprising a light source, a power source, and at least one switch, and the detachable light source assembly may be configured to be selectively removable from the handpiece.

Composite Extraction Pen
20170348070 · 2017-12-07 ·

A lightweight, small footprint, composite extraction pen, for the delivery of dental filling composite from commercially available composite filled carpules. An electric linear actuator is housed in a slender, pen-like housing configured to accept, constrain and allow the rotational positioning of commercially available composite filled carpules. The carpules are contained within an adaptor that connects to the body of the pen. The linear actuator extends and retracts a piston through a bore in the carpule so as to exert pressure on the composite contained therein. The pen provides precise composite delivery while maintaining a highly visible dental environment.

ELECTRICAL TOOTH BRUSH DEVICE HAVING SUCTION AND RELATED KIT AND METHOD
20170347790 · 2017-12-07 ·

An oral care system comprising: a. an electrical motor b. a base assembly comprising: i. an elongated base-assembly main body defining an elongate axis; and/or ii. a battery or a battery compartment optionally including electrical contacts for a battery, the battery and/or the battery compartment being electrically wired to the electrical motor; and c. a head assembly is disclosed herein. Methods and kits are also disclosed.

DIGITAL DENTAL TRAY FOR 3D MODEL GENERATION
20220370176 · 2022-11-24 ·

A system comprises a dental tray comprising an array of cameras, wherein each camera of the first array of cameras has a fixed position and orientation relative to one or more other camera of the array of cameras. The system further comprises a processing device to receive a plurality of images generated by the array of cameras, stitch the plurality of images together based on calibration data specifying predetermined image stitching parameters for combining the plurality of images, wherein the predetermined image stitching parameters are based on predetermined fixed relative positions and orientations of cameras from the array of cameras, and generate a three-dimensional model of a plurality of teeth based on the stitched plurality of images.

Dental Orthodontic Accelerator
20230181286 · 2023-06-15 ·

A dental orthodontic accelerator, wherein related electronic devices are arranged in the left part of the mounting rack, and a polarizing motor is arranged in the right part. These electronic devices include a rechargeable battery, a PCB and a mechanically controlled switch from top to bottom. The mechanically controlled switch comes into contact with the housing. The dental orthodontic accelerator achieves the coordination among housing, mounting rack, polarizing motor, rechargeable battery, PCB and mechanically controlled switch. During the operation, a user presses the mechanically controlled switch, turns on the polarizing motor for vibration, bites the housing for mastication or occlusion, which will produce masticatory or occlusal force; meanwhile, the vibration produced by the polarizing motor stimulates the activity of bone cells so that the blood flow is quickened and the orthodontic treatment is accelerated. The dental orthodontic accelerator an accelerated orthodontic treatment.

CORDLESS DENTAL AIR/WATER SYRINGE
20230172698 · 2023-06-08 ·

A cordless dental gas/water syringe is provided. The cordless dental gas/water syringe can be freely carried and operated by a dental practitioner within a dental facility. The cordless dental gas/water syringe includes a portable or wearable body. The body includes a water chamber, a water pump, a gas chamber, a gas valve, a water switch, a gas switch, and a conduit system for fluidic connection. The body can also include a controller including a touch panel and/or a button for controlling the gas switch, the water switch, the gas valve, and/or the water pump.