Dentistry – Apparatus – Having static product shaping surface
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-18
2007-09-18
Manahan, Todd E. (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Apparatus
Having static product shaping surface
Reexamination Certificate
active
10427733
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable dental impression tray including a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member configured to selectively engage the first arcuate member. The first and second arcuate members forming a channel adapted to receive a quantity of impression material. The adjustable dental impression tray having a handle formed at one end which facilitates the introduction and removal of the impression tray into and from the mouth of a patient. An adjustment mechanism engageably disposed in relation to the first and second arcuate members, wherein the adjustment mechanism provides for the selective adjustment of the first arcuate member in at least one fixed position relative to the second arcuate position, wherein defining one or more widths of the channel. Preferably, the channel is formed having a general U-shaped configuration which approximates the various sizes of the dentition of a patient. In preferred design, each of the arcuate members comprise an outer wall, an inner wall and a platform surface. A locking member is preferably formed in relation to the arcuate members to receive and retain the impression material in relation to the channel. In addition, one or more notches may be formed in the length of the arcuate members to provide means for removing at least a portion of the length of one or both of the arcuate members, thereby forming a “quadrant” or an “anterior” dental tray.
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Manahan Todd #E.
Pate & Pierce & Baird
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