Dentistry – Apparatus – Tooth selection guide
Patent
1999-10-27
2000-10-31
Manahan, Todd E.
Dentistry
Apparatus
Tooth selection guide
A61C 1910
Patent
active
061393185
ABSTRACT:
A color key for selecting a proper color for artificial teeth has a base with receiving sockets and insert members having a first end and a second end. The first end is receivable in the sockets. Sample elements are provided whereby each one of the insert elements has one of the sample elements connected to the second end. The sample elements consist of and are produced in the same manner as the dental replacements. The sample elements have a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface has a texture matching the texture of a natural tooth and a curvature matching the curvature of a natural tooth. The second surface is flat and smooth.
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Ivoclar AG
Korman Alan S.
Manahan Todd #E.
Thompson John L.
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