Elastic matrix band
AssigneeSmile Builders Innovations LLC
InventorRobyn B. Lesser
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Abstract
An elastic matrix band for use during a dental restoration process is provided. In one embodiment, among others, the matrix band may include an elastic circular band that has a first end and a second end. The elastic circular band includes an opening at the second end, and the first end has a larger diameter than the second end. The elastic circular band is configured to expand in order to situate the elastic circular band around a tooth and contract in order to adhere to the tooth. Additionally, the elastic circular band comprises a ridge that is positioned between the first end and the second end.
Claims20
An apparatus for performing a dental restoration process, comprising:
- an elastic circular band that has a first end and a second end, the elastic circular band having an opening at the second end, the first end having a larger diameter than the second end, the elastic circular band is configured to expand in order to situate the elastic circular band around a tooth and contract in order to adhere to the tooth;
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- a ridge that is positioned between the first end and the second end of the elastic circular band.
A method of installing an elastic matrix band for a dental restoration procedure, the method comprising:
- providing an elastic circular band for a tooth, wherein the elastic circular band has a first end and a second end, the elastic circular band having an opening at the second end, the elastic circular band having a ridge positioned between the first end and the second end;
- expanding a diameter of the elastic circular band by moving a first perimeter portion of the elastic circular band away from a second perimeter portion of the elastic circular band;
- positioning the elastic circular band around the tooth by inserting the tooth through the opening at the second end;
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- releasing the first perimeter portion of the elastic circular band in order for the elastic band to contract and adhere to an exterior surface of the tooth.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.