Mount for dental ceramic blocks
US8820546B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25H3/003
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a dental mount for receiving and retaining a plurality of different dental ceramic blocks used in dental restoration treatments, wherein the dental mount comprises a substantially flat front face having a plurality of dental ceramic block receiving holes located thereon; each of the dental ceramic block receiving holes being dimensioned to form a retaining fit with any one of the different dental ceramic blocks. The advantage of providing a dental mount with dedicated holes for retaining any one of the dental ceramic blocks is that the dental mount can be used to comparatively present all the different types of dental ceramic blocks next to one another in an organized and graded manner so that a dentist may make quick and accurate comparisons between the different types of dental ceramic blocks. Furthermore, the dentist can quickly assess their stock levels by glancing at the dental mount. A further advantage is that the dental ceramic blocks are securely held apart from one another on the dental mount and therefore cannot damage one another when they are moved or transported.
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