DR. THEODORE ROY BELFOR, DDS
Dentist at Main St, Cementon, NY
License number
New York 026821
Category
Dentist
Type
Dentist
Address
Address
332 Main St, Cementon, NY 12414
Phone
(518) 943-9300
(518) 943-0617 (Fax)
(518) 943-0617 (Fax)
Professional information
Dr. Theodore R Belfor, Catskill NY - DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)
Specialties:
Dentistry
Address:
332 Main St, Catskill 12414
(518) 943-9300 (Phone), (518) 943-0617 (Fax)
(518) 943-9300 (Phone), (518) 943-0617 (Fax)
Languages:
English
Education:
Medical School
Graduates of Institutions Not Listed As Medical Schools
Graduates of Institutions Not Listed As Medical Schools
Theodore Roy Belfor, Catskill NY
Specialties:
Dentist
Address:
332 Main St, Catskill, NY 12414
System And Method To Bioengineer Facial Form In Adults
US Patent:
7357635, Apr 15, 2008
Filed:
May 18, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/132136
Inventors:
Theodore Belfor - Catskill NY, US
Gurdev Dave Singh - San Juan PR, US
Gurdev Dave Singh - San Juan PR, US
Assignee:
Orthovisage Inc. - Catskill NY
International Classification:
A61C 7/00, A61F 5/042, A61F 5/08
US Classification:
433 24, 433 7, 606 58
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are provided for changing the form of the jaw and facial bones of an adult patient that did not develop fully during childhood. The method utilizes a device having a plate body with an expansion screw that fits within the mouth of the patient; flap springs that project from the plate body, and an overlay extending from the plate body. The device is placed within the mouth of the patient so that the overlay is in a position between at least two opposing teeth. In this position, opposing teeth contact the overlay during function (e. g. swallowing). This intermittent, unilateral application of force to the facial bones causes these bones to further develop, positioning out of place teeth into more proper positions, and inducing a more symmetrical and enhanced appearance of the face, as well as increasing the airway space behind the jaws. Concomitantly, the flap springs gently press against selected teeth that are out of alignment in order to guide those teeth into place. Simultaneously, the expansion device maintains these forces on the teeth, while assisting the jawbones to expand to accept the teeth in their proper position.
System And Method To Bioengineer Facial Form In Adults
US Patent:
2007026, Nov 15, 2007
Filed:
Nov 16, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/560424
Inventors:
Theodore Belfor - Catskill NY, US
Gurdev Singh - San Juan PR, US
Gurdev Singh - San Juan PR, US
International Classification:
A61C 3/00
US Classification:
433006000
Abstract:
A method and apparatus are provided for changing the form of the jaw and facial bones of an adult patient that did not develop fully during childhood. The method utilizes a device having a plate body with an expansion screw that fits within the mouth of the patient; flap springs that project from the plate body, and an overlay extending from the plate body. The device is placed within the mouth of the patient so that the overlay is in a position between at least two opposing teeth. In this position, opposing teeth contact the overlay during function (e.g. swallowing). This intermittent, unilateral application of force to the facial bones causes these bones to further develop, positioning out of place teeth into more proper positions, and inducing a more symmetrical and enhanced appearance of the face, as well as increasing the airway space behind the jaws. Concomitantly, the flap springs gently press against selected teeth that are out of alignment in order to guide those teeth into place. Simultaneously, the expansion device maintains these forces on the teeth, while assisting the jawbones to expand to accept the teeth in their proper position. The expansion device can be adjusted by small motors under the control of a microprocessor located on the body plate based on readings from sensors on the flap springs. The expansion device can be adjusted by remote signaling, using a global position satellite technology and global position coordinates.