Dental emergency kit

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1999-10-18

2001-03-27

Foster, Jim (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

Combined or convertible

Packaged assemblage or kit

C206S369000, C206S063500

Reexamination Certificate

active

06206192

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF INVENTION
The invention relates to a kit for providing emergency dental aid. More particularly, the invention relates to a portable and compact kit which provides emergency aid for the temporary relief of dental problems such as dry sockets, loose crowns, damaged bridges, lost or broken fillings, broken teeth and avulsed teeth.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
In certain circumstances, it is desirable to enable quick treatment of dental emergencies. For example, should a dental injury occur remote from a dental facility, such as when camping, a quick response can alleviate pain and discomfort and avoid or reduce the further injury or damage.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a dental emergency kit which allows non-dentists to provide temporary aid in the event of dental crises.
Another object of the invention is to provide a kit of the character described having a collection of materials suitable for enabling temporary alleviation of pain associated with dental emergencies.
A further object of the invention is to provide a kit of the character described having a sufficiently wide variety of materials to enable treatment of numerous types of dental problems.
Yet an additional object of the invention is to provide a kit of the character described that is economical and convenient to use.
A still further object of the invention is to provide a kit of the character described that is compact and convenient to transport.
Yet a further object of the invention is to provide a dental emergency kit having a relatively long shelf life.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
With regard to the foregoing and other objects, the invention provides a kit for the emergency treatment of dental conditions.
In a preferred embodiment, the kit includes a container and a plurality of dental treatment components positioned within the container. The dental treatment components include dental cement or components thereof, an anesthetic, an antiseptic, sorbent material for wrapping around teeth to be treated or for packing into apertures of the teeth to be treated such as resulting from broken teeth, missing teeth, missing or broken fillings, or crowns or bridges, and tools for manipulating the dental cement and the sorbent material.
Also disclosed are methods for treating various dental conditions, such as dry sockets, loose crowns, damaged bridges, lost or broken fillings, broken teeth and avulsed teeth, using the components of the kit.
The kit and methods of the invention advantageously enable the temporary treatment of various dental conditions when access to a dentist is not available. Prompt treatment of the dental conditions can alleviate pain and discomfort to the patient and, in many instances, the prompt treatment can serve to reduce additional injury.


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