IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0446924
(2006-06-05)
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등록번호 |
US-8277215
(2012-10-02)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- McLean, Bruce S.
- Fischer, Dan E.
- Allred, Peter M.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
4 인용 특허 :
131 |
초록
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A non-custom, tray-shaped dental treatment device includes a moisture-resistant barrier layer having a front side wall and a bottom wall, and a dental treatment composition. In addition, the tray-shaped dental treatment device includes at least one of the following anatomical features to enhance the
A non-custom, tray-shaped dental treatment device includes a moisture-resistant barrier layer having a front side wall and a bottom wall, and a dental treatment composition. In addition, the tray-shaped dental treatment device includes at least one of the following anatomical features to enhance the fit of the device: (1) the bottom wall includes a plurality of cuts positioned to help the bottom wall better conform to abrupt changes in the diameters of a person's teeth where the bicuspids and canines meet, and/or (2) the bottom wall includes at least one V-shaped or U-shaped indentation configured to be inserted into the depression typically found along the top surfaces of a person's molars, and/or (3) the front side wall and bottom wall include radii of curvature that account for typical flaring of a patient's incisors.
대표청구항
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1. A pre-shaped, non-customized dental treatment device suitable for placement over at least a portion of a person's dental arch for treatment of a person's teeth and/or gums, the dental treatment device comprising a moisture-resistant polymeric material having a generally horseshoe-shaped configura
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A pre-shaped, non-customized dental treatment device suitable for placement over at least a portion of a person's dental arch for treatment of a person's teeth and/or gums, the dental treatment device comprising a moisture-resistant polymeric material having a generally horseshoe-shaped configuration so as to substantially correspond to the curvature of a person's dental arch, the dental treatment device further comprising: a front side wall configured to lie adjacent to labial tooth surfaces when the dental treatment device is placed over a person's dental arch; anda bottom wall, attached to and extending laterally from said front side wall, having a first surface configured to lie adjacent to occlusal tooth surfaces when the dental treatment device is placed over a person's dental arch,said bottom wall including a first continuous non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentation on a first side of the device and a second continuous non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentation on a second side of the device,each of said first and second continuous non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentations having a length so as to span across a plurality of molars without interruption, and wherein each continuous non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentation provides a continuous raised protrusion extending outwardly from the first surface and being spaced-apart relative to the front side wall so that the raised protrusion is configured to extend toward and fit into a plurality of depressions typically found along occlusal surfaces of a person's molars during use in order to improve fit between the dental treatment device and a person's dental arch,wherein said front side wall, said bottom wall, and said first and second non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentations are non-customized so as to be devoid of structures corresponding to the size and shape of a person's unique dentition so that the dental treatment device is designed to comfortably fit over a plurality of differently-sized dental arches corresponding to different people. 2. A pre-shaped, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 1, wherein said front side wall and bottom wall have radii of curvature that account for flaring of a person's incisors so that the dental treatment device better conforms to the incisors. 3. A pre-shaped, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 1, wherein said bottom wall further includes a plurality of notches positioned so that the dental treatment device better conforms to abrupt changes in tooth diameter where a person's bicuspids and canines meet. 4. A pre-shaped, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 1, wherein said bottom wall further includes a notch positioned so that the dental treatment device more easily spreads open or compresses in a region near a person's incisors. 5. A pre-shaped, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 1, wherein the dental treatment device is thin and flexible so as to readily conform to a plurality of differently-sized dental arches corresponding to different people. 6. A kit for use in providing a desired treatment of a person's teeth and/or gums, comprising: at least one pre-shaped, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 1; andat least one treatment composition that is initially separate from said pre-shaped, non-customized dental treatment device. 7. A pre-filled, non-customized dental treatment device suitable for placement over at least a portion of a person's dental arch for providing a desired treatment of a person's teeth and/or gums, the dental treatment device comprising: a moisture-resistant barrier layer comprised of a polymeric material and having a generally horseshoe-shaped configuration so as to substantially correspond to the curvature of a person's dental arch, said barrier layer further comprising: a front side wall configured to lie adjacent to labial tooth surfaces when said barrier layer is placed over a person's dental arch; anda bottom wall, attached to and extending laterally from said front side wall, having a first surface configured to lie adjacent to occlusal tooth surfaces when said barrier layer is placed over a person's dental arch,said bottom wall including a first continuous non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentation on a first side of the device and a second continuous non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentation on a second side of the device,each of said first and second continuous non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentations having a length so as to span across a plurality of molars without interruption, and wherein each continuous non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentation provides a continuous raised protrusion extending outwardly from the first surface and being spaced-apart relative to the front side wall so that the raised protrusion is configured to extend toward and fit into a plurality of depressions typically found along occlusal surfaces of a person's molars during use in order to improve fit between the dental treatment device and a person's dental arch,wherein said front side wall, said bottom wall, and said first and second non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentations are non-customized so as to be devoid of structures corresponding to the size and shape of a person's unique dentition so that said barrier layer is designed to comfortably fit over a plurality of differently-sized dental arches corresponding to different people; anda treatment composition adjacent to at least one of said front side wall or said bottom wall. 8. A pre-filled, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 7, wherein said front side wall and bottom wall have radii of curvature that account for flaring of a person's incisors so that said barrier layer better conforms to the incisors. 9. A pre-filled, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 7, wherein said bottom wall further includes at least one of: a plurality of notches positioned so that said barrier layer better conforms to abrupt changes in tooth diameter where a person's bicuspids and canines meet; ora notch positioned so that said barrier layer more easily spreads open or compresses in a region near a person's incisors. 10. A pre-filled, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 7, wherein said treatment composition comprises at least one of a sticky viscous gel or highly viscous putty that helps to hold and maintain said barrier layer adjacent to a person's teeth during use. 11. A pre-filled, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 7, wherein said treatment composition is a substantially solid composition that becomes more adhesive to teeth when moistened with saliva. 12. A pre-filled, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 7, wherein said treatment composition includes an active agent that comprises at least one of a dental bleaching agent, a desensitizing agent, a remineralizing agent, an antimicrobial agent, an antiplaque agent, an anti-tartar agent, or another medicament. 13. A pre-filled, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 7, wherein said treatment composition includes a tissue adhesion agent that comprises at least one of polyvinyl pyrrolidone, carboxypolymethylene, polyethylene oxide, polyacrylic acid, copolymer of polyacrylic acid, polyacrylate, polyacrylamide, copolymer of polyacrylic acid a polysaccharide gum, a protein, PVP-vinyl acetate copolymer, carboxymethylcellulose, carboxypropylcellulose, or polyacrylamide. 14. A pre-filled, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 7, wherein the dental treatment device is contained within a sealed package prior to use. 15. A pre-shaped, non-customized dental treatment device as defined in claim 1, wherein the moisture-resistant polymeric material comprises a blend of paraffin wax and at least one additional material that modifies the properties of the paraffin wax so that the dental treatment device remains flexible and readily conforms to differently sized teeth and dental arches corresponding to different people. 16. A dental treatment device as recited in claim 15, wherein the moisture-resistant polymeric material comprises a polyolefin. 17. A dental treatment device as recited in claim 15, wherein the at least one additional material is selected from the group consisting of plasticizers, flow additives, and fillers. 18. A kit for use in providing a desired treatment of a person's teeth and/or gums, comprising a plurality of pre-shaped, non-customized dental treatment devices, at least one of which is suitable for placement over at least a portion of a person's upper dental arch and at least one other of which is suitable for placement over at least a portion of a person's lower dental arch, wherein each dental treatment device comprises: a moisture-resistant barrier layer having a generally horseshoe-shaped configuration so as to substantially correspond to the curvature of a person's dental arch,a front side wall of said barrier layer configured to lie adjacent to labial tooth surfaces when said dental treatment device is placed over a person's dental arch; anda bottom wall of said barrier layer, attached to and extending laterally from said front side wall, having a first surface configured to lie adjacent to occlusal tooth surfaces when said dental treatment device is placed over a person's dental arch,said bottom wall including a first continuous non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentation on a first side of the device and a second continuous non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentation on a second side of the device,each of said first and second continuous non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentations having a length so as to span across a plurality of molars without interruption, and wherein each continuous non-customized V-shaped or U-shaped indentation provides a continuous raised protrusion extending outwardly from the first surface and being spaced-apart relative to the front side wall so that the raised protrusion is configured to extend toward and fit into a plurality of depressions typically found along occlusal surfaces of a person's molars in order to improve fit between the dental treatment device and a person's dental arch,wherein said front side wall, said bottom wall, and said first and second V-shaped or U-shaped indentations are non-customized so as to be devoid of structures corresponding to the size and shape of a person's unique dentition so that said dental treatment device is designed to comfortably fit over a plurality of differently-sized dental arches corresponding to different people. 19. A kit as defined in claim 18, further comprising a treatment composition. 20. A kit as defined in claim 19, wherein said treatment composition is pre-loaded within at least one of said dental treatment devices. 21. A kit as defined in claim 19, wherein said treatment composition is initially separate from said pre-shaped, non-customized dental treatment devices.
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