Interproximal cavitation detection device and method

Details Interproximal cavitation detection device and method Interproximal cavitation detection device and method

2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Wilson, John J (Department: 3732)

Dentistry

Apparatus

Having static product shaping surface

C433S039000, C433S215000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10965435

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is direct to a device and method for diagnosis of enamel cavitation of an interproximal dental surface. And in particular, the invention is directed to a device and method for diagnosing enamel cavitation of an interproximal tooth surface that is not visible or probe-able by instrumentation in human permanent and deciduous teeth. More specifically, the device has a substrate of generally rectangular shape and of a sufficient thickness such that it may be inserted into the interproximal space of teeth. On the substrate is disposed an impressionable material for contacting the interproximal surface and forming an impression thereof. The impressionable material has visco-elastic properties such that an impression of enamel cavitation on the interproximal surface remains on the impressionable material following removal of the substrate from the interproximal surface.

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