Dentistry – Apparatus – Tooth selection guide
Patent
1995-06-07
1997-11-11
Burr, Edgar S.
Dentistry
Apparatus
Tooth selection guide
A61C 1910
Patent
active
056857128
ABSTRACT:
A tooth shade whitening guide formed from a flat, thin body member and having a patient portion and a separable dentist portion. The patient portion and the dentist portion each having a front face with a plurality of distinct tooth color samples positioned thereon. Indicia is positioned adjacent to each of the distinct tooth color samples identifying the corresponding tooth color shade. The indicia includes a first set of indicia and a second set of indicia. The first set of indicia is positioned in a forward configuration so as to be readable in a standard fashion. The second set of indicia is printed in a backward configuration so as to be readable in a conventional forward orientation when viewed in a mirror. The patient portion further has a plurality of display tabs projecting therefrom. The distinct tooth color samples are disposed over top of the display tabs for comparison with the patient's teeth.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4744378 (1988-05-01), Bostic
patent: 4919617 (1990-04-01), Antons et al.
Vita Lumen.RTM. Vacuum Shade Guide--Actual product sample on sale or in use in this country prior to Applicant's filing date.
Burr Edgar S.
Colilla Daniel J.
Ultradent Products Inc.
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