18558641. DENTAL APPLIANCE WITH NON-AQUEOUS COMPOSITION simplified abstract (3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY)
DENTAL APPLIANCE WITH NON-AQUEOUS COMPOSITION
Organization Name
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
Inventor(s)
Yizhong Wang of Woodbury MN (US)
David K. Cinader, Jr. of Woodbury MN (US)
Joel D. Oxman of Minneapolis MN (US)
DENTAL APPLIANCE WITH NON-AQUEOUS COMPOSITION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18558641 titled 'DENTAL APPLIANCE WITH NON-AQUEOUS COMPOSITION
The abstract of the patent application describes a system that includes a dental appliance with a polymeric shell containing cavities for teeth, along with a non-aqueous composition in the cavities. The non-aqueous composition consists of an oil and a viscosity modifier, with a viscosity range of 20 to 600 Pa*s at a shear rate of 1/s.
- The system features a dental appliance with a polymeric shell and cavities for teeth.
- A non-aqueous composition, including oil and a viscosity modifier, is placed in the cavities.
- The non-aqueous composition has a viscosity between 20 and 600 Pa*s at a shear rate of 1/s.
Potential Applications: - Dental treatments requiring customized dental appliances. - Orthodontic procedures for tooth alignment. - Cosmetic dentistry for smile enhancement.
Problems Solved: - Providing a comfortable and customized fit for dental appliances. - Enhancing the effectiveness of orthodontic treatments. - Improving the aesthetics of dental procedures.
Benefits: - Enhanced comfort for patients wearing dental appliances. - Improved treatment outcomes in orthodontics. - Increased patient satisfaction with cosmetic dental procedures.
Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Dental Appliance System for Enhanced Treatment Outcomes This technology can be used in dental clinics, orthodontic practices, and cosmetic dentistry offices to improve patient care and treatment results. The market implications include increased demand for customized dental solutions and improved patient satisfaction.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the non-aqueous composition in the dental appliance improve treatment outcomes? 2. What are the potential cost implications of using this innovative dental appliance system?
Original Abstract Submitted
A system includes a dental appliance comprising a polymeric shell with a plurality of cavities for receiving one or more teeth. The system further includes a non-aqueous composition disposed in one or more of the cavities of the polymeric shell of the dental appliance. The non-aqueous composition includes an oil and a viscosity modifier. The non-aqueous composition has a viscosity of between 20 and 600 Pa*s at a shear rate 1/s.
