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Scan Ease: Temporary Bone-Supported Intraoral Scan Alignment Tool
Invention Summary:
This innovation addresses a critical gap in digital dentistry techniques for aligning pre-extraction records to post-extraction records, especially in cases of implant placements with or without teeth extractions using intra-oral scanners.
Rutgers researchers have developed a fiducial marker that can be inserted into...
Published: 8/7/2024
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Inventor(s): Omar Shahid, Abdulhadi Alhayek, Nomara Aslam, Tuqa Aldawood
Keywords(s): Imaging, Machines & Instruments
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Dental, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences
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XO-Dontia: Invisible tooth markings for increasing tooth-accuracy in dental procedures
(Left) Teeth marked with XO-Dontia under normal light exposure. (Right) The same, marked teeth when exposed to black, UV light.
Invention Summary:
Dentists use tooth numbering systems in order to mark, on referral forms and patient records, the exact teeth that must be removed via dental extractions. However, tooth numbering systems differ...
Published: 7/19/2024
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Inventor(s): Michael Conte, Nathalie Lota
Keywords(s): Polymers & Composites
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Dental, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials
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Rutgers PerioCalc App
PerioCalc is a cutting-edge Periodontal Calculator app designed to educate users on the latest classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions.
Invention Summary:
Over 40% of American adults suffer from gum disease.
Researchers at Rutgers University have developed this app which provides an intuitive interface for healthcare providers...
Published: 6/28/2024
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Inventor(s): Georgios Kotsakis
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Dental, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Education, Technology Classifications > Software & Copyright
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Elastomeric Polyurethane Sealer
New root canal sealer can more thoroughly fill gaps during root canal treatment compared to commercial sealants.
Invention Summary:
Root canal sealers are essential for filling gaps during treatment, but shrink upon setting, leaving undesirable gaps that promote infections.
Rutgers University researchers have developed Elastomeric Polyurethane...
Published: 4/25/2024
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Inventor(s): Mohammad Ali Saghiri
Keywords(s): Polymers & Composites
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Dental, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences
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The MaxVac powered toothbrush: Suction Toothbrush and Related Methods
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Vacuum-Tooth Brush Attributes: On-off switch, Vaccum power (hi-low), Easy-Empty (or disposable) fluid & debris collector cup, Ergonomic design, Battery-operated and Affordable.
Invention Summary:
There is a need for a powered toothbrush that has a built-in...
Published: 6/11/2024
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Inventor(s): Maxine Strickland, Glennon Simmons, Dominic Peralta
Keywords(s): Personal Care, Cosmeceuticals
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Dental, Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences
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Nitrous Oxide Sedation for the Dental Team (Video and DVD)
Invention Summary:
Nitrous Oxide Sedation for the Dental Team DVD is an instructional video for dental practitioners such as dental hygienists, assistants, dentists and students. The DVD teaches and shows how to monitor Nitrous Oxide Sedation (NOS).
Video Content:
Dr. Vaishali Singhal created the NOS DVD in response to a lack of supplemental educational...
Published: 3/2/2023
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Inventor(s): Vaishali Singhal, Matthew Rosenthal
Keywords(s): Video
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Software & Copyright, Technology Classifications > Dental, Technology Classifications > Education, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences
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A user-centered approach to the development of a diet education tool for older adults with tooth loss
Invention Summary:
For older adults with missing teeth, it can be difficult to eat healthy. They may have trouble chewing harder-to eat foods or may feel uncomfortable or embarrassed eating with friends and family because of their missing teeth.
Under a grant from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, Dr. Rena Zelig utilized a user...
Published: 6/29/2022
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Inventor(s): Rena Zelig
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Dental, Technology Classifications > Software & Copyright, Technology Classifications > Education
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MaxVac- Powered Toothbrush with Evacuation Technology
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Vacuum-Tooth Brush Attributes:
On-off switch, Easy-Empty (or disposable) fluid & debris collector cup, Ergonomic design, Battery-operated and Affordable.
Invention Summary:
A novel powered toothbrush that couples a vacuum suction and waste container to an existing toothbrush that automatically removes...
Published: 7/3/2024
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Inventor(s): Maxine Strickland, Vivek Kumar
Keywords(s): Cleaning/Disinfecting Products, Personal Care, Cosmeceuticals
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Dental, Technology Classifications > Consumer & Household Goods, Technology Classifications > Therapeutics
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Detection, Diagnosis, & Prediction of Dental Periapical Diseases Using Image Processing Techniques (Digital pixel intensity software/technology)
Overlaid pixels allow determination of issues, location, courses of treatment, progression.
Invention Summary:
Incorrect diagnosis of periapical lesions may lead to either progression of the disease of unnecessary surgical procedures.
This new method and adapted software provides DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS, EARLY DETECTION and information not obtainable...
Published: 7/22/2024
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Inventor(s): Jay Patel
Keywords(s): Imaging
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Software & Copyright, Technology Classifications > Software & Algorithms, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Dental, Technology Classifications > Diagnostics, Technology Classifications > Medical Imaging, Technology Classifications > Therapeutics
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Biomimetic, Bioactive Dental Implants
Left: 3D printed mold; Center: prototype bioactive implant; Right: prototype lateral incisor implant restored with acrylic temporary crown (after implantation).
Invention Summary:
While titanium dental implants are the current state of the art for tooth replacement, they involve an invasive surgical procedure and significant risks. Aside from intraoperative...
Published: 7/22/2024
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Inventor(s): Amir Fakhrzadeh, Mohammad Ali Saghiri
Keywords(s): Bioengineering scaffolds, Biomaterials, Implants, Polymers & Composites
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Biomaterials, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Dental, Technology Classifications > Polymers/Composites/Materials
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