Tooth isolation device

Details Tooth isolation device Tooth isolation device

1993-05-21

1994-08-23

Mancene, Gene

Dentistry

Apparatus

Having absorption means or means to isolate tooth or mouth...

433140, A61C 514, A61C 500

Patent

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053403134

ABSTRACT:
A dental appliance whereby the device isolate particular teeth from the tongue and body fluids within the patient's mouth, captures the residue from the treatment therein and props the patient's mouth open. The device comprises a flexible cup-shaped member comprising a bottom portion and at least one side with at least one aperture formed therethrough. A flexible sealing element comprising a slit therethrough sealingly covers the aperture. The aperture is sized and configured to receive at least one molar through the slit and the adjacent aperture so that the molar is received within the member and the sealing element seals the gap between the tooth and the device.

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