An apparatus for treating peri-implantitis having working angles to allow the user access to difficult to reach areas around the teeth and gums. The apparatus has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion lies on the x-y-plane and the second portion lies on the z-plane. The second portion has an even profile along its length and the length prevents the apparatus from breaking when used at an optimal frequency. The second portion is shaped so as to interchangeably mate with multiple inserts providing the user with different working surfaces.

An apparatus provided for detecting tooth pulp vitality includes a handle, a pivot and a caliper. A pair of fiber optic lines pass through an interior of the handle, the pivot and the caliper. One of the fiber optic lines is a source line with a connector at an end of the source line and another of the fiber optic lines is a detector line with a connector at an end of the detector line. The source line is single mode in the handle and the detector line is multi mode. A system is also provided for detecting tooth pulp vitality that includes the apparatus. Additionally, a method is provided for detecting tooth pulp vitality that employs the apparatus.

A device configured to engage and hold a structure (e.g., pin) to be inserted in a hole or opening of a target structure (e.g., a surgical guide) during a surgical procedure (e.g. a dental implant procedure). The device can include a first arm having a first arm end portion with a first groove. The device includes a second arm coupled to the first arm, the second arm including a second arm end portion with a second groove. The device can be transitioned between an open position and a closed position, In the closed position, the first groove of the first end portion and the second groove of the second end portion form an enclosure to securely engage at least a portion of a pin.

An apparatus provided for detecting tooth pulp vitality includes a handle, a pivot and a caliper. A pair of fiber optic lines pass through an interior of the handle, the pivot and the caliper. One of the fiber optic lines is a source line with a connector at an end of the source line and another of the fiber optic lines is a detector line with a connector at an end of the detector line. The source line is single mode in the handle and the detector line is multi mode. A system is also provided for detecting tooth pulp vitality that includes the apparatus. Additionally, a method is provided for detecting tooth pulp vitality that employs the apparatus.

A device configured to engage and hold a structure (e.g., pin) to be inserted in a hole or opening of a target structure (e.g., a surgical guide) during a surgical procedure (e.g. a dental implant procedure). The device can include a first arm having a first arm end portion with a first groove. The device includes a second arm coupled to the first arm, the second arm including a second arm end portion with a second groove. The device can be transitioned between an open position and a closed position, In the closed position, the first groove of the first end portion and the second groove of the second end portion form an enclosure to securely engage at least a portion of a pin.

An impression taker captures an impression of preparation cut in abutment teeth. The impression taker includes; a rigid body supporting a first arm and a second arm. The first arm has a first longitudinal end configured to take an impression of a preparation cut in a first abutment tooth, and the second arm has a second longitudinal end configured to take an impression in a second abutment tooth. In addition, a reinforcement combination supports a dental bridge and an elongate proximal bar supports a dental bridge. The impression taker and the reinforcement bar combination can be used to produce a direct dental bridge.

A dental forceps structure, including: a fixture body, including an elastic connection portion, two elastic arms formed on two ends of the elastic connection portion, and two bended clamping portions each formed on one end of one of the elastic arms; two accommodation elements, each configured on one of the clamping portions; and two barriers, configured on the respective clamping portions and positioned between the accommodation elements and fixture body, and adapted to isolate the disturbance of surrounding tissues and organs. With the above structure, a user only needs to manually pull the elastic arms apart after placing a water suction element between the accommodation elements and place the clamping portions on the two sides of an affected part, thereby using the elastic force of the elastic connection to contract the elastic arms inward to allow the clamping portions to be naturally fixed on the affected part.

A medical instrument is provided with a first arm extending in a longitudinal direction and having a grip area between a rear end and a front working end. At least two elongated holes are formed in the grip area, which are arranged offset to each other in the longitudinal direction.

A medical instrument is provided with a first arm extending in a longitudinal direction and having a grip area between a rear end and a front working end. At least two elongated holes are formed in the grip area, which are arranged offset to each other in the longitudinal direction.

A method of making a custom dental clamp, the method comprising producing a first clamp member using data from a scan of a patient's tooth, the first clamp member having at least one surface shaped to conform to a first surface of the tooth, producing a second clamp member using data from the scan, the scan clamp member having at least one surface shaped to conform to a second surface of the tooth, and connecting the first clamp member to the second clamp member with a resilient member.