PAUL WILLIAM HOFSESS
Dentist in Vernon, CT
License number
Pennsylvania DS022987L
Category
Dentistry
Type
Dentist
Address
Address
2
Vernon, CT 06066
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Professional information
Device For Placement, Seating And Cementation Of A Restorative Element Onto A Tooth
US Patent:
4975053, Dec 4, 1990
Filed:
Sep 5, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/404347
Inventors:
Paul W. Hofsess - Vernon CT
International Classification:
A61C 512
US Classification:
433 25
Abstract:
A device for the placement, seating and cementation of a restorative element having a top surface, onto a tooth comprises a flexible strip portion having a top surface, a bottom surface and a bite element for allowing the patient to apply dynamic biting pressure to the restorative element to position and hold the restorative element in its proper seated position on the tooth. Adhesive is provided on the bottom surface of the flexible strip portion for removably securing the strip portion to the restorative element and for positioning the bite element adjacent to the top surface of the restorative element.