US3707771A - Means for detecting dental occlusions and method of use - Google Patents
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- An aerosol spray-on composition of matter comprising essentially of powdered calcium carbonate in a compatible aerosol propellant such as freon. Additional compatible agents such as an adhesive (benzoin), food-dye, and flavoring (peppermint) may also be added to the powder before suspension in the freon.
- the powder in suspension is deposited in a thin film on the occluding surfaces of the teeth, the propellant evaporating in the air during propulsion. The broken film indicates the areas of occlusion after the mouth is naturally closed until the teeth meet, and high points in the fitting of dental work.
- the invention relates generally to dentistry and more particularly to the method and means of indicating points of occlusion when the teeth are brought together in a natural bite.
- lleretofore points of occlusion have been determined by placing bits of carbon paper between the teeth and biting on them. This procedure usually does not bring about a free natural bite but one affected by the carbon paper and the inclination to grind the teeth together to ensure a marking. A paint-on-preparation washes off too quickly or smears.
- Another object of the invention is to provide an adhesive powder, pleasantly flavored and contrastingly colored, suspended in a compatible aerosol propellant and packed in a spray can for spraying a film of powder on teeth or dentures on their occluding surfaces when not engaged.
- the invention a composition of matter, comprises a mixture of the following components: powdered calcium carbonate and a an adhesive such as tincture of benzoin, suspended in a compatible aerosol propellant such as freon and packaged in a spray can such as commonly designated as an aerosol spray can. Any fooddye may be added to the suspension to provide a contrasting color, and an acceptable flavoring to impart a pleasant flavor to the suspension.
- a compatible aerosol propellant such as freon
- a spray can such as commonly designated as an aerosol spray can.
- Any fooddye may be added to the suspension to provide a contrasting color, and an acceptable flavoring to impart a pleasant flavor to the suspension.
- the release or control valve on the well known aerosol spay can is actuated the liquid freon propells the suspended mixture out of the can in a fine spray which is directed on the occlusion areas of the teeth.
- lt is immaterial whether or not the dental work is fixed or removable, the fitting and adjustment is facilitated by the use of the invention.
- the food-dyes and flavoring are only use in trace amounts when they are used, and of course must conform to the requirements of the pure food laws for internal use.
- a method of detecting dental occlusions comprising the steps of: suspending a powder, compatible with an oral cavity, in a liquid also with said oral cavity and said powder, said liquid being a gas at ambient temperatures and pressures of use; storing said suspension mixture of powder and liquid under pressure sufficient to maintain said liquid state in a can having a directional spray valve; spraying said suspension mixture from said can by means of directional spray valve on separated areas of dental occlusions; closing said occlusions areas in a free bite with only said powder film therebetween thereby breaking said film at the occluding areas; separating the occlusion areas to note the broken film areas in location and extent; and rin-sing break through the film thereby indicating their position Powder mm from occlusion areasand extent. Since the film is so fine, the patient has
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Abstract
An aerosol spray-on composition of matter comprising essentially of powdered calcium carbonate in a compatible aerosol propellant such as freon. Additional compatible agents such as an adhesive (benzoin), food-dye, and flavoring (peppermint) may also be added to the powder before suspension in the freon. In use, the powder in suspension is deposited in a thin film on the occluding surfaces of the teeth, the propellant evaporating in the air during propulsion. The broken film indicates the areas of occlusion after the mouth is naturally closed until the teeth meet, and high points in the fitting of dental work.
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United States Patent 9 1 Guerra [54] MEANS FOR DETECTING DENTAL OCCLUSIONS AND METHOD OF USE [76] Inventor: Humberta R. Guerra, 4800 Marque Drive, New Orleans, La. 70126 22 Filed: Dec.21, 1970 [21] Appl.No.: 100,512
[52] US. Cl ..32/19 [51] Int. Cl ..A6lc 9/00 [58] Field of Search ..32/20, 21, l9, 15; 239/337, 239/15 [56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3,421,223 1/1969 Stark ..32/19 3,567,131 3/1971 Loenegren ..239/337 [451 Jan.2,1973
Primary Examiner-Robert Peshock Attorney-James E. Lake, Jr.
{ 5 7 1 ABSTRACT An aerosol spray-on composition of matter comprising essentially of powdered calcium carbonate in a compatible aerosol propellant such as freon. Additional compatible agents such as an adhesive (benzoin), food-dye, and flavoring (peppermint) may also be added to the powder before suspension in the freon. In use, the powder in suspension is deposited in a thin film on the occluding surfaces of the teeth, the propellant evaporating in the air during propulsion. The broken film indicates the areas of occlusion after the mouth is naturally closed until the teeth meet, and high points in the fitting of dental work.
1 Claim, No Drawings MEANS FOR DETECTING DENTAL OCCLUSIONS AND METHOD OF USE The invention relates generally to dentistry and more particularly to the method and means of indicating points of occlusion when the teeth are brought together in a natural bite.
lleretofore points of occlusion have been determined by placing bits of carbon paper between the teeth and biting on them. This procedure usually does not bring about a free natural bite but one affected by the carbon paper and the inclination to grind the teeth together to ensure a marking. A paint-on-preparation washes off too quickly or smears.
It is an object of the invention to provide means for spraying a light film of powder on the occlusion surfaces of the teeth to be followed by a normal closure of the mouth and teeth in a natural bite.
Another object of the invention is to provide an adhesive powder, pleasantly flavored and contrastingly colored, suspended in a compatible aerosol propellant and packed in a spray can for spraying a film of powder on teeth or dentures on their occluding surfaces when not engaged.
Other objects and a more complete understanding of the invention may be had by referring to the following specifications and claims.
The invention, a composition of matter, comprises a mixture of the following components: powdered calcium carbonate and a an adhesive such as tincture of benzoin, suspended in a compatible aerosol propellant such as freon and packaged in a spray can such as commonly designated as an aerosol spray can. Any fooddye may be added to the suspension to provide a contrasting color, and an acceptable flavoring to impart a pleasant flavor to the suspension. When the release or control valve on the well known aerosol spay can is actuated the liquid freon propells the suspended mixture out of the can in a fine spray which is directed on the occlusion areas of the teeth. When these areas are covered by a fine film of powder, the freon evaporating in the passage from the cam to the teeth, the valve is released and the spray discontinued. The teeth are closed in a natural bite and the occluding surfaces nothing to bite against, and the area sprayed is ascertainable only by the dentist so that no part of the bite can be favored either consciously or unconsciously by the patient, therefore this combination results in a free natural bite necessary to the proper arrangement and fitting of protheses.
A suitable combination of elements in the following proportions are favored:
calcium carbonate adhesive 1-2 percent freon 5-7 percent remaining to total 100%.
cro s and br'd es an the dent l tructures te r ed par a s, and also comp ete sets 0% dentures. lt is immaterial whether or not the dental work is fixed or removable, the fitting and adjustment is facilitated by the use of the invention.
The food-dyes and flavoring are only use in trace amounts when they are used, and of course must conform to the requirements of the pure food laws for internal use.
What is claimed is:
l. A method of detecting dental occlusions comprising the steps of: suspending a powder, compatible with an oral cavity, in a liquid also with said oral cavity and said powder, said liquid being a gas at ambient temperatures and pressures of use; storing said suspension mixture of powder and liquid under pressure sufficient to maintain said liquid state in a can having a directional spray valve; spraying said suspension mixture from said can by means of directional spray valve on separated areas of dental occlusions; closing said occlusions areas in a free bite with only said powder film therebetween thereby breaking said film at the occluding areas; separating the occlusion areas to note the broken film areas in location and extent; and rin-sing break through the film thereby indicating their position Powder mm from occlusion areasand extent. Since the film is so fine, the patient has
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Cited By (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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| US3918160A (en) * | 1973-07-09 | 1975-11-11 | Abraham Friedman | Coating and method for marking teeth |
| US4183139A (en) * | 1978-01-19 | 1980-01-15 | Asami Tanaka | Method of marking dental contact points |
| US4255141A (en) * | 1979-09-12 | 1981-03-10 | Schroeder Helmut H | Method for marking tight dental casting |
| US4512741A (en) * | 1981-08-20 | 1985-04-23 | Mushta James T | Dental indicating paste and method of use |
| US6010683A (en) * | 1997-11-05 | 2000-01-04 | Ultradent Products, Inc. | Compositions and methods for reducing the quantity but not the concentration of active ingredients delivered by a dentifrice |
| US20040249347A1 (en) * | 1999-09-30 | 2004-12-09 | Miller Scott H. | High pressure delivery system |
| US7147466B1 (en) | 2003-10-24 | 2006-12-12 | Dentsply International, Inc. | Pressure indicator gel system and method therefore |
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| US3421223A (en) * | 1967-02-06 | 1969-01-14 | Pascal Co Inc | Tooth marking method and means |
| US3567131A (en) * | 1966-09-23 | 1971-03-02 | Ernst Claes Kare Loenegren | Nozzle for aerosol containers and other spray devices |
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| US3567131A (en) * | 1966-09-23 | 1971-03-02 | Ernst Claes Kare Loenegren | Nozzle for aerosol containers and other spray devices |
| US3421223A (en) * | 1967-02-06 | 1969-01-14 | Pascal Co Inc | Tooth marking method and means |
Cited By (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3918160A (en) * | 1973-07-09 | 1975-11-11 | Abraham Friedman | Coating and method for marking teeth |
| US4183139A (en) * | 1978-01-19 | 1980-01-15 | Asami Tanaka | Method of marking dental contact points |
| US4255141A (en) * | 1979-09-12 | 1981-03-10 | Schroeder Helmut H | Method for marking tight dental casting |
| US4512741A (en) * | 1981-08-20 | 1985-04-23 | Mushta James T | Dental indicating paste and method of use |
| US6010683A (en) * | 1997-11-05 | 2000-01-04 | Ultradent Products, Inc. | Compositions and methods for reducing the quantity but not the concentration of active ingredients delivered by a dentifrice |
| US6139820A (en) * | 1997-11-05 | 2000-10-31 | Ultradent Products, Inc. | Delivery system for dental agents |
| US20040249347A1 (en) * | 1999-09-30 | 2004-12-09 | Miller Scott H. | High pressure delivery system |
| US7147466B1 (en) | 2003-10-24 | 2006-12-12 | Dentsply International, Inc. | Pressure indicator gel system and method therefore |
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