1. CPC Sections
  2. CPC Section A
  3. CPC Class A61
  4. CPC Subclass A61C
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CPC
COOPERATIVE PATENT CLASSIFICATION
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A61C
DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE (non-driven toothbrushes A46B; {tongue scrapers A61B 17/24;} preparations for dentistry A61K 6/00; preparations for cleaning the teeth or mouth A61K 8/00, A61Q 11/00) [2019-05]
WARNINGS

Dental surgery [2013-01]
A61C 1/00
Dental machines for boring or cutting {; General features of dental machines or apparatus, e.g. hand-piece design} [2017-08]
A61C 1/0007
.
{Control devices or systems (fluid temperature control in air and water supply systems of dental machines or apparatus A61C 1/0069)} [2013-01]
A61C 1/0015
. .
{Electrical systems} [2013-01]
A61C 1/0023
. . .
{Foot control} [2013-01]
A61C 1/003
. . .
{Control of rotation of instrument} [2013-01]
A61C 1/0038
. .
{Pneumatic systems} [2013-01]
A61C 1/0046
.
{Dental lasers (surgical lasers A61B 18/20; working by laser beam in general B23K 26/00; lasers per se H01S 3/00)} [2013-01]
A61C 1/0053
.
{Portable units} [2013-01]
A61C 1/0061
.
{Air and water supply systems; Valves specially adapted therefor (A61C 1/052 takes precedence; rinsing or air-blowing devices A61C 17/02)} [2013-01]
A61C 1/0069
. .
{Fluid temperature control} [2013-01]
A61C 1/0076
. .
{Sterilising operating fluids or fluid supply elements such as supply lines, filters (sterilisation of liquid substances in general A61L 2/18)} [2013-01]
A61C 1/0084
. .
{Supply units, e.g. reservoir arrangements, specially adapted pumps} [2013-01]
A61C 1/0092
. . .
{Pumps specially adapted therefor} [2013-01]
A61C 1/02
.
characterised by the drive of the dental tools [2013-01]
A61C 1/04
. .
with treadle or manual drive [2013-01]
A61C 1/05
. .
with turbine drive [2013-01]
A61C 1/052
. . .
{Ducts for supplying driving or cooling fluid, e.g. air, water} [2013-01]
A61C 1/055
. . . .
{through the working tool, e.g. hollow burr} [2013-01]
A61C 1/057
. . .
{with means for preventing suction effect in turbine after deactivation of the drive air} [2013-01]
A61C 1/06
. .
with electric drive [2013-01]
A61C 1/07
. .
with vibratory drive, e.g. ultrasonic [2013-01]
A61C 1/08
.
Machine parts specially adapted for dentistry [2013-01]
A61C 1/081
. .
{Pain-alleviating features} [2013-01]
A61C 1/082
. .
{Positioning or guiding, e.g. of drills} [2013-01]
A61C 1/084
. . .
{of implanting tools} [2013-01]
A61C 1/085
. . .
{for multiple drills, for simultaneous drilling} [2013-01]
A61C 1/087
. .
{Supplying powder or medicines} [2013-01]
A61C 1/088
. .
{Illuminating devices or attachments (for examination of the mouth A61B 1/24 and A61B 1/06)} [2015-10]
A61C 1/10
. .
Straight hand-pieces [2013-01]
A61C 1/12
. .
Angle hand-pieces [2013-01]
A61C 1/14
. .
Tool-holders {, i.e. operating tool holders, e.g. burr holders} [2017-08]
A61C 1/141
. . .
{in an angled handpiece} [2013-01]
A61C 1/142
. . .
{Operating tool blocking means} [2013-01]
A61C 1/144
. . . .
{constricting the operating tool, e.g. chuck} [2013-01]
A61C 1/145
. . .
{Instruments or accessories for tool holders} [2013-01]
A61C 1/147
. . .
{in a straight handpiece} [2013-01]
A61C 1/148
. . .
{Non-rotating tool holders, e.g. vibrating, oscillating, nutating} [2013-01]
A61C 1/16
. .
Protecting caps for hand-pieces or angle-pieces [2013-01]
A61C 1/18
. .
Flexible shafts; Clutches or the like; {Bearings or lubricating arrangements; Drives or transmissions}(flexible shafts in general F16C; clutches in general F16D) [2013-01]
A61C 1/181
. . .
{Bearings or lubricating arrangements, e.g. air-cushion bearings} [2013-01]
A61C 1/183
. . . .
{Jewel bearings} [2013-01]
A61C 1/185
. . .
{Drives or transmissions} [2013-01]
A61C 1/186
. . . .
{with torque adjusting or limiting means} [2013-01]
A61C 1/188
. . .
{Means for allowing non driven rotation of the tool relative to the handle, e.g. toolswivel} [2013-01]
A61C 3/00
Dental tools or instruments (implanting tools A61C 8/00; tools for fastening artificial teeth A61C 13/12; visual inspection devices, e.g. dental mirrors, A61B 1/24) [2013-01]
A61C 3/005
.
{Brushes for applying dental compositions} [2013-01]
A61C 3/02
.
Tooth drilling or cutting instruments; Instruments acting like a sandblast machine [2013-01]
A61C 3/025
. .
Instruments acting like a sandblast machine, e.g. for cleaning, polishing or cutting teeth [2013-01]
A61C 3/03
. .
Instruments operated by vibration [2022-01]
A61C 3/04
.
Supports for holding tooth drills in order of use [2013-01]
A61C 3/06
.
Tooth grinding or polishing discs; Holders therefor {(prophylactic cups A61C 17/005)} [2013-01]
A61C 3/08
.
Tooth pluggers or hammers [2013-01]
A61C 3/10
.
Tooth pincettes or the like [2013-01]
A61C 3/12
.
Tooth saws [2013-01]
A61C 3/14
.
Dentists' forceps or the like for extracting teeth [2013-01]
A61C 3/16
.
Dentists' forceps {or clamps} for removing crowns [2013-01]
A61C 3/162
. .
{acting by leverage} [2013-01]
A61C 3/164
. .
{acting by percussion} [2013-01]
A61C 3/166
. .
{acting by vibration} [2013-01]
A61C 3/168
. .
{with wires} [2013-01]
A61C 5/00
Filling or capping teeth [2020-05]
A61C 5/007
.
{Dental splints; teeth or jaw immobilisation devices; stabilizing retainers bonded to teeth after orthodontic treatments} [2020-05]
A61C 5/20
.
Repairing attrition damage, e.g. facets [2017-02]
A61C 5/30
.
Securing inlays, onlays or crowns [2020-05]
A61C 5/35
. .
Pins; Mounting tools or dispensers therefor [2020-05]
A61C 5/40
.
Implements for surgical treatment of the roots or nerves of the teeth; Nerve needles; Methods or instruments for medication of the roots [2017-02]
A61C 5/42
. .
Files for root canals; Handgrips or guiding means therefor [2017-02]
A61C 5/44
. .
Means for controlling working depth, e.g. supports or boxes with depth-gauging means, stop positioners or files with adjustably-mounted handles [2017-02]
A61C 5/46
. .
Nerve extractors, e.g. needles; Means for removing broken parts of endodontic instruments [2017-02]
A61C 5/48
. .
Means for preventing loss of endodontic instruments during treatment [2017-02]
A61C 5/50
.
Implements for filling root canals; Methods or instruments for medication of tooth nerve channels [2017-02]
A61C 5/55
. .
with heating means, e.g. for heating gutta percha [2017-02]
A61C 5/60
.
Devices specially adapted for pressing or mixing capping or filling materials, e.g. amalgam presses [2020-05]
A61C 5/62
. .
Applicators, e.g. syringes or guns [2017-02]
A61C 5/64
. . .
for multi-component compositions [2017-02]
A61C 5/66
. .
Capsules for filling material [2017-02]
A61C 5/68
. .
Mixing dental material components for immediate application to a site to be restored, e.g. a tooth cavity [2017-02]
A61C 5/70
.
Tooth crowns; Making thereof [2020-05]
A61C 5/73
. .
Composite crowns [2020-05]
A61C 5/77
. .
Methods or devices for making crowns [2020-05]
A61C 5/80
.
Dental aids fixed to teeth during treatment, e.g. tooth clamps [2017-02]
A61C 5/82
. .
Dams; Holders or clamps therefor [2017-02]
A61C 5/85
. .
Filling bands, e.g. matrix bands; Manipulating tools therefor [2017-02]
A61C 5/88
. .
Wedges [2017-02]
A61C 5/90
.
Oral protectors for use during treatment, e.g. lip or mouth protectors (A61C 5/82 takes precedence) [2017-02]
A61C 7/00
Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions [2013-01]
A61C 7/002
.
{Orthodontic computer assisted systems} [2013-01]
A61C 2007/004
. .
{Automatic construction of a set of axes for a tooth or a plurality of teeth} [2013-01]
A61C 7/006
.
{using magnetic force} [2013-01]
A61C 7/008
.
{using vibrating means} [2013-01]
A61C 7/02
.
Tools for manipulating or working with an orthodontic appliance {(tools for placement of brackets A61C 7/146; instruments for attaching elastic bands A61C 7/306)} [2017-08]
A61C 7/023
. .
{for debonding or removing orthodontic devices} [2013-01]
A61C 7/026
. .
{for twisting orthodontic ligature wires} [2013-01]
A61C 7/04
. .
plier-type, {e.g. pincers} [2013-01]
A61C 7/06
.
Extra-oral force transmitting means, i.e. means worn externally of the mouth and placing a member in the mouth under tension [2013-01]
A61C 7/065
. .
{with a chin cup} [2013-01]
A61C 7/08
.
Mouthpiece-type retainers {or positioners, e.g. for both the lower and upper arch (arch-shaped medicament applicators for teeth or gums A61C 19/063; mouthguards for protecting the teeth of sportsmen A63B 71/085)} [2013-01]
A61C 7/10
.
Devices having means to apply outwardly directed force, e.g. expanders [2013-01]
A61C 7/12
.
Brackets; Arch wires; Combinations thereof; Accessories therefor [2013-01]
A61C 7/125
. .
{Mouth tissue protecting means, e.g. bracket caps} [2013-01]
A61C 7/14
. .
Brackets (A61C 7/28 takes precedence); Fixing brackets to teeth [2013-01]
A61C 7/141
. . .
{Brackets with reinforcing structure, e.g. inserts} [2013-01]
A61C 7/143
. . .
{Brackets with two or more recesses for arch wires} [2013-01]
A61C 7/145
. . .
{Lingual brackets} [2013-01]
A61C 7/146
. . .
{Positioning or placement of brackets; Tools therefor} [2013-01]
A61C 7/148
. . .
{with occlusal or gingival archwire slot opening (A61C 7/145 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 7/16
. . .
specially adapted to be cemented to teeth [2013-01]
A61C 7/18
. . .
specially adapted to be fixed to teeth with a band; Bands therefor [2013-01]
A61C 7/20
. .
Arch wires (A61C 7/28 takes precedence) [2013-01]
A61C 7/22
. . .
Tension adjusting means [2014-02]
A61C 7/28
. .
Securing arch wire to bracket [2013-01]
A61C 7/282
. . .
{Buccal tubes} [2013-01]
A61C 7/285
. . .
{Locking by rotation} [2013-01]
A61C 7/287
. . .
{Sliding locks} [2013-01]
A61C 7/30
. . .
by resilient means; {Dispensers therefor} [2013-01]
A61C 7/303
. . . .
{Elastic bands} [2013-01]
A61C 7/306
. . . . .
{Dispensers or attachment instruments therefor} [2013-01]
A61C 7/34
. . .
using lock pins [2013-01]
A61C 7/36
.
Devices acting between upper and lower teeth [2013-01]
A61C 8/00
Means to be fixed to the jaw-bone for consolidating natural teeth or for fixing dental prostheses thereon; Dental implants; Implanting tools (fastening of peg-teeth in the mouth A61C 13/30) [2013-01]
A61C 8/0001
.
{Impression means for implants, e.g. impression coping} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0003
.
{Not used, see subgroups} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0004
. .
{Consolidating natural teeth} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0006
. . .
{Periodontal tissue or bone regeneration (support means for endoprosthetic bone substitute or bone graft implants A61F 2/2846)} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0007
. . . .
{Stimulation of growth around implant by electrical means} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0009
. .
{Consolidating prostheses or implants, e.g. by means of stabilising pins (A61C 8/0031 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 8/001
.
{Multiple implanting technique, i.e. multiple component implants introduced in the jaw from different directions} [2018-01]
A61C 8/0012
.
{characterised by the material or composition, e.g. ceramics, surface layer, metal alloy (use of specific materials A61K 6/00)} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0013
. .
{with a surface layer, coating} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0015
. . .
{being a conversion layer, e.g. oxide layer} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0016
. .
{polymeric material} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0018
.
{characterised by the shape} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0019
. .
{Blade implants} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0021
. . .
{with self-incising cutting edge} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0022
. .
{Self-screwing (A61C 8/0028 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0024
. . .
{with self-boring cutting edge} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0025
. . .
{with multiple threads} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0027
. .
{Frames} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0028
. .
{Pins, needles; Head structures therefor (A61C 8/0004, A61C 8/0009 take precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 8/003
. .
{Transmandibular implants} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0031
. .
{Juxtaosseous implants, i.e. implants lying over the outer surface of the jaw bone} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0033
. .
{Expandable implants; Implants with extendable elements} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0034
. .
{Long implant, e.g. zygomatic implant} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0036
. .
{Tooth replica} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0037
. .
{Details of the shape} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0039
. . .
{in the form of hollow cylinder with an open bottom} [2013-01]
A61C 8/004
. . .
{inflatable} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0042
. . .
{consisting of two halves} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0043
. . .
{having more than one root} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0045
. . .
{with a stepped body} [2013-01]
A61C 2008/0046
. . .
{Textured surface, e.g. roughness, microstructure (A61C 8/0013 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0048
.
{Connecting the upper structure to the implant, e.g. bridging bars (A61C 8/0028 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 8/005
. .
{Connecting devices for joining an upper structure with an implant member, e.g. spacers} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0051
. . .
{Abutment monobloc with restoration} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0053
. . .
{with angular adjustment means, e.g. ball and socket joint} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0054
. . .
{having a cylindrical implant connecting part} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0056
. . .
{diverging in the apical direction of the implant or abutment} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0057
. . .
{with elastic means} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0059
. . .
{with additional friction enhancing means} [2013-01]
A61C 8/006
. . .
{with polygonal positional means, e.g. hexagonal or octagonal} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0062
. . .
{Catch or snap type connection} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0063
. . .
{with an internal sleeve} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0065
. . .
{with expandable or compressible means} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0066
. . .
{with positioning means (A61C 8/006 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0068
. . .
{with an additional screw} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0069
. . .
{tapered or conical connection} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0071
. . . .
{with a self-locking taper, e.g. morse taper} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0072
. . . .
{including male and female conical parts with different angles} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0074
. . .
{with external threads} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0075
. .
{Implant heads specially designed for receiving an upper structure (if separable from the implant A61C 8/005)} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0077
. .
{with shape following the gingival surface or the bone surface} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0078
. .
{with platform switching, i.e. platform between implant and abutment} [2013-01]
A61C 8/008
.
{Healing caps or the like} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0081
.
{Magnetic dental implant retention systems} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0083
.
{Intra-gingival inserts} [2013-01]
A61C 2008/0084
.
{Provisional implants or abutments} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0086
.
{with shock absorbing means} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0087
.
{Means for sterile storage or manipulation of dental implants} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0089
.
{Implanting tools or instruments} [2013-01]
A61C 8/009
. .
{for selecting the right implanting element, e.g. templates} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0092
. .
{for sinus lifting} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0093
.
{Features of implants not otherwise provided for} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0095
. .
{Total denture implant} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0096
. .
{Implants for use in orthodontic treatment} [2013-01]
A61C 8/0098
. .
{Immediate loaded implants} [2013-01]
Dental prosthetics; Artificial teeth (preparations for dentistry A61K 6/00) [2013-01]
A61C 9/00
Impression cups, {i.e. impression trays}; Impression methods {(computer-assisted sizing A61C 13/0004; instruments for determining occlusion A61C 19/05)} [2013-01]
A61C 9/0006
.
{Impression trays} [2013-01]
A61C 9/0013
. .
{Inflatable trays} [2013-01]
A61C 9/002
.
{Means or methods for correctly replacing a dental model, e.g. dowel pins; Dowel pin positioning means or methods} [2013-01]
A61C 9/0026
.
{Syringes or guns for injecting impression material; Mixing impression material for immediate use} [2013-01]
A61C 9/0033
.
{Gingival retraction appliances} [2013-01]
A61C 9/004
.
{Means or methods for taking digitized impressions} [2013-01]
A61C 9/0046
. .
{Data acquisition means or methods} [2013-01]
A61C 9/0053
. . .
{Optical means or methods, e.g. scanning the teeth by a laser or light beam} [2013-01]
A61C 9/006
. . . .
{projecting one or more stripes or patterns on the teeth} [2013-01]
A61C 9/0066
. . . .
{Depth determination through adaptive focusing} [2013-01]
A61C 9/0073
. . . .
{Interferometric means or methods, e.g. creation of a hologram} [2013-01]
A61C 9/008
. . .
{Mechanical means or methods, e.g. a contact probe moving over the teeth} [2013-01]
A61C 9/0086
. . .
{Acoustic means or methods} [2013-01]
A61C 9/0093
. .
{Workpiece support} [2013-01]
A61C 11/00
Dental articulators, i.e. for simulating movement of the temporo-mandibular joints; Articulation forms or mouldings [2013-01]
A61C 11/001
.
{non-pivoting} [2013-01]
A61C 11/003
.
{with height adjustments thereof} [2013-01]
A61C 11/005
.
{with tracing devices} [2013-01]
A61C 11/006
.
{with an occlusal plate} [2013-01]
A61C 11/008
.
{made of wires} [2013-01]
A61C 11/02
.
characterised by the arrangement, location or type of the hinge means {; Articulators with pivots} [2017-08]
A61C 11/022
. .
{with two adjustable pivoting points, e.g. Argon-type articulators} [2013-01]
A61C 11/025
. .
{with a pivotable lower part, i.e. mandibule motion simulator} [2013-01]
A61C 11/027
. .
{with a hinge made of resilient material} [2013-01]
A61C 11/06
.
with incisal guide [2013-01]
A61C 11/08
.
with means to secure dental casts to articulator [2013-01]
A61C 11/081
. .
{with adjusting means thereof} [2013-01]
A61C 11/082
. . .
{for rectilinear adjustment} [2013-01]
A61C 11/084
. . .
{for 3D adjustment, e.g. Ball-and-socket} [2013-01]
A61C 11/085
. . .
{Intermediary adjustment plates} [2013-01]
A61C 11/087
. .
{using magnets} [2013-01]
A61C 11/088
. .
{using screws} [2013-01]
A61C 13/00
Dental prostheses; Making same (tooth crowns for capping teeth A61C 5/70; dental implants A61C 8/00) [2017-02]
A61C 13/0001
.
{In-situ dentures; Trial or temporary dentures} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0003
.
{Making bridge-work, inlays, implants or the like} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0004
. .
{Computer-assisted sizing or machining of dental prostheses} [2020-05]
A61C 13/0006
. .
{Production methods} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0007
. . .
{using sand blasting} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0009
. . .
{using a copying machine} [2013-01]
A61C 13/001
. . .
{Electrophoresis coating} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0012
. . .
{Electrolytic coating} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0013
. . .
{using stereolithographic techniques} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0015
. . .
{using electrical discharge machining [EDM], e.g. spark erosion} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0016
. . .
{using ultrasonic or sonic machining process} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0018
. . .
{using laser} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0019
. . .
{using three dimensional printing} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0021
. . .
{using stamping techniques} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0022
. .
{Blanks or green, unfinished dental restoration parts} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0024
.
{Repairing or adjusting dentures; Location of irritating zones} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0025
.
{Linings} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0027
.
{Base for holding castings} [2013-01]
A61C 13/0028
.
{Instruments or appliances for wax-shaping or wax-removing} [2013-01]
A61C 13/01
.
Palates or other bases or supports for the artificial teeth; Making same [2013-01]
A61C 13/02
. .
made by galvanoplastic methods or by plating; Surface treatment; Enamelling; Perfuming; Making antiseptic [2013-01]
A61C 13/04
. .
{made by casting} [2015-10]
A61C 13/06
. .
made by punching [2013-01]
A61C 13/08
.
Artificial teeth; Making same (kilns for artificial teeth F27B) [2013-01]
A61C 13/081
. .
{Making teeth by casting or moulding} [2013-01]
A61C 13/082
. .
{Cosmetic aspects, e.g. inlays; Determination of the colour (A61C 19/10 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 13/083
. .
Porcelain or ceramic teeth {(A61C 13/081 takes precedence; preparations A61K 6/80)} [2020-01]
A61C 13/0835
. . .
{Ceramic coating on metallic body} [2013-01]
A61C 13/087
. .
Artificial resin teeth {(A61C 13/081 takes precedence; preparations A61K 6/80)} [2020-01]
A61C 13/09
. .
{Composite teeth, e.g. front and back section (A61C 13/0835, A61C 13/1023 take precedence)}; Multilayer teeth [2013-01]
A61C 13/097
. .
characterised by occlusal profiles {, i.e. chewing contact surfaces} [2017-08]
A61C 13/10
.
Fastening of artificial teeth to denture palates or the like {(A61C 8/0048 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 13/1003
. .
{by embedding in base material} [2013-01]
A61C 13/1006
. . .
{characterised by a tooth shape which improves retention} [2013-01]
A61C 13/1009
. . .
{Anchorage members, e.g. pins or bars; Means or methods for affixing pins to porcelain teeth} [2013-01]
A61C 13/1013
. . .
{Arch forms} [2013-01]
A61C 13/1016
. . . .
{Methods or apparatus for mounting, holding or positioning a set of teeth} [2015-07]
A61C 13/102
. .
{to be fixed to a frame} [2013-01]
A61C 13/1023
. . .
{Facing and backing} [2013-01]
A61C 13/1026
. .
{Shock absorbers} [2013-01]
A61C 13/12
.
Tools for fastening artificial teeth; Holders, clamps, or stands for artificial teeth {(A61C 8/0089 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 13/14
. .
Vulcanising devices for artificial teeth ({by radiation A61C 19/003}; apparatus for curing, e.g. vulcanising, of plastics or substances in a plastic state, in general B29C 35/00) [2013-01]
A61C 13/16
. .
Curing flasks; Holders therefor [2013-01]
A61C 13/18
. .
Presses for flasks [2013-01]
A61C 13/20
.
Methods or devices for soldering, casting, moulding or melting {(A61C 13/04, A61C 13/081 take precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 13/203
. .
{using microwave energy} [2013-01]
A61C 13/206
. .
{Injection moulding} [2013-01]
A61C 13/225
.
Fastening prostheses in the mouth (securing tooth crowns in capping teeth A61C 5/30) [2020-05]
A61C 13/2255
. .
{Frames for partial dentures; Lingual bars} [2013-01]
A61C 13/235
. .
Magnetic fastening ({A61C 8/0081 takes precedence}; magnetic implants A61C 8/00) [2013-01]
A61C 13/24
. .
Fastening by suction {, i.e. total dentures (A61C 8/00, A61C 13/235, A61C 13/28 take precedence)} [2017-08]
A61C 13/245
. . .
{Vacuum enhancing devices, e.g. valves} [2013-01]
A61C 13/25
. . .
including valve or air passageway leading from suction area to lingual cavity [2013-01]
A61C 13/26
. .
{Dentures without palates; Partial dentures, e.g. bridges} [2016-11]
A61C 13/265
. .
Sliding or snap attachments [2019-08]
A61C 13/2653
. . .
{Sliding attachments} [2013-01]
A61C 13/2656
. . .
{Snap attachments} [2013-01]
A61C 13/267
. .
Clasp fastening [2013-01]
A61C 13/273
. .
removably secured to residual teeth by using bolts {or locks} [2013-01]
A61C 13/275
. .
removably secured by using bridging bars or rails between residual teeth [2013-01]
A61C 2013/2753
. . .
{characterised by the shape of the bridging bar} [2013-01]
A61C 2013/2756
. . . .
{having a Y-shaped cross-section} [2013-01]
A61C 13/277
. .
Telescopic anchoring {, i.e. using spring biased detents} [2017-08]
A61C 13/28
. .
Fastening by spring action between upper and lower denture [2013-01]
A61C 13/30
. .
Fastening of peg-teeth in the mouth [2013-01]
A61C 13/34
.
Making or working of models, e.g. preliminary castings, trial dentures; Dowel pins [4] [2013-01]
Tooth-cleaning or mouth-rinsing devices (non-driven toothbrushes A46B; {tongue scrapers A61B 17/24;} preparations for cleaning the teeth or mouth A61K 8/00, A61Q 11/00) [2013-01]
A61C 15/00
Devices for cleaning between the teeth [2013-01]
A61C 15/02
.
Toothpicks [2013-01]
A61C 15/04
.
Dental floss; Floss holders [2019-08]
A61C 15/041
. .
{Dental floss (chemical aspects A61Q 11/00)} [2013-01]
A61C 15/042
. . .
{comprising protuberances along its length, e.g. balls or knots} [2013-01]
A61C 15/043
. .
{Containers, dispensers, or the like, e.g. with cutting means (A61C 15/046 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 15/045
. .
{Threading or knotting devices} [2013-01]
A61C 15/046
. .
{Flossing tools} [2013-01]
A61C 15/047
. . .
{power-driven} [2013-01]
A61C 15/048
. . .
{with heads removable from handle, e.g. interchangeable heads} [2013-01]
​
A61C 17/00
Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses (instruments acting like a sandblast machine A61C 3/025; tooth polishing discs or holders therefor A61C 3/06; devices for cleaning between the teeth A61C 15/00); Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle [2013-01]
NOTE

  • Cleaning of prostheses using ultrasonic techniques similar to those used for natural teeth is classified in this group. Other ultrasonic cleaning of prostheses is classified in group B08B 3/12
A61C 17/005
.
{Devices for dental prophylaxis} [2013-01]
A61C 17/02
.
Rinsing or air-blowing devices, e.g. using fluid jets {or comprising liquid medication} (combined with receptacles for spittle A61C 17/14; combined with power-driven cleaning or polishing devices A61C 17/16) [2022-01]
A61C 17/0202
. .
{Hand-pieces} [2013-01]
A61C 17/0205
. .
{Container filling apparatus} [2013-01]
A61C 17/0208
. .
{combined with means providing suction (A61C 17/0211 takes precedence)} [2013-01]
A61C 17/0211
. .
{specially adapted for rinsing the teeth of at least one jaw simultaneously (A61C 17/20 takes precedence)} [2022-01]
A61C 17/0217
. .
{having means for manually controlling the supply of two or more fluids, e.g. water and air} [2013-01]
A61C 17/022
. .
Air-blowing devices {, e.g. with means for heating the air} [2019-05]
A61C 17/024
. .
with constant liquid flow [2022-01]
A61C 17/028
. .
with intermittent liquid flow [2022-01]
A61C 17/032
. .
using pressurised tap-water {, e.g. rinsing devices specially adapted for being connected to the main water supply} [2019-05]
A61C 17/036
.
{Cleaning devices for dental prostheses removed from the oral cavity} [2019-05]
A61C 17/06
.
Saliva removers; Accessories therefor [2022-01]
A61C 17/065
. .
{characterised by provisions for processing the collected matter, e.g. for separating solids or air} [2019-05]
A61C 17/08
. .
Aspiration nozzles [2019-05]
A61C 17/084
. .
{with light sources} [2019-05]
A61C 17/088
. .
{with mirrors} [2019-05]
A61C 17/092
. .
{with tips having features to prevent suction of soft tissues} [2019-05]
A61C 17/096
. .
{Bendable saliva removers} [2019-05]
A61C 17/10
. .
with mouth props, tongue guards, tongue depressors or cheek spreaders [2019-05]
A61C 17/12
. .
Control devices, e.g. for suction [2019-05]
A61C 17/125
. . .
{with backflow prevention, e.g. check valves} [2019-05]
A61C 17/13
. . .
{with manually operated valves} [2019-05]
A61C 17/135
. . .
{with self-cleaning or self-disinfecting means} [2019-05]
A61C 17/14
.
Dental appliances for receiving spittle, with or without rinsing means therefor, e.g. dental basins, spittoons, cuspidors [2022-01]
A61C 17/16
.
Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices [2013-01]
A61C 17/18
. .
Chiselling scalers (A61C 17/20 takes precedence) [2022-01]
A61C 17/20
. .
using ultrasonics [2022-01]
A61C 17/22
. .
with brushes, cushions, cups, or the like (brush bodies, e.g. arrangements of the bristles A46B) [2013-01]
A61C 17/221
. . .
{Control arrangements therefor} [2013-01]
A61C 17/222
. . .
{Brush body details, e.g. the shape thereof or connection to handle} [2013-01]
A61C 17/224
. . .
{Electrical recharging arrangements} [2013-01]
A61C 17/225
. . .
{Handles or details thereof} [2013-01]
A61C 17/227
. . . .
{with reservoirs, e.g. for toothpaste} [2013-01]
A61C 17/228
. . .
{Self-contained intraoral toothbrush, e.g. mouth-guard toothbrush without handle} [2013-01]
A61C 17/24
. . .
rotating continuously (A61C 17/40 takes precedence) [2013-01]
A61C 17/26
. . . .
driven by electric motor [2013-01]
A61C 17/28
. . . . .
with rinsing means [2013-01]
A61C 17/30
. . . .
driven by hydraulic motor, e.g. water motor [2013-01]
A61C 17/32
. . .
reciprocating or oscillating [2013-01]
A61C 17/34
. . . .
driven by electric motor [2013-01]
A61C 17/3409
. . . . .
{characterized by the movement of the brush body} [2013-01]
A61C 17/3418
. . . . . .
{Rotation around the axis of the toothbrush handle} [2013-01]
A61C 17/3427
. . . . . .
{Rotation around the axis perpendicular to the axis of toothbrush handle and in the plane defined by the bristle holder} [2013-01]
A61C 17/3436
. . . . . .
{Rotation around the axis perpendicular to the plane defined by the bristle holder} [2013-01]
A61C 17/3445
. . . . . .
{Translation along the axis of the toothbrush handle} [2013-01]
A61C 17/3454
. . . . . .
{Translation along the axis perpendicular of the axis of toothbrush handle and in the plane defined by the bristle holder} [2013-01]
A61C 17/3463
. . . . . .
{Translation along the axis perpendicular to the plane defined by the bristle holder} [2013-01]
A61C 17/3472
. . . . . .
{with combined movements of the brush body} [2013-01]
A61C 17/3481
. . . . . .
{Vibrating brush body, e.g. by using eccentric weights} [2013-01]
A61C 17/349
. . . . .
{with multiple brush bodies} [2013-01]
A61C 17/36
. . . . .
with rinsing means [2013-01]
A61C 17/38
. . . .
driven by hydraulic motor, e.g. water motor [2013-01]
A61C 17/40
. . .
orbiting, e.g. nutating [2013-01]
A61C 19/00
Dental auxiliary appliances (dental chairs or accessories therefor, working stands whether or not combined with chairs A61G 15/00) [2013-01]
A61C 19/001
.
{Holders for absorbent pads (absorbent pads per se A61F 13/00)} [2013-01]
A61C 19/002
.
{Cleaning devices specially adapted for dental instruments (disinfecting A61L 2/00; cleaning in general B08B)} [2013-01]
A61C 19/003
.
{Apparatus for curing resins by radiation} [2013-01]
A61C 19/004
. .
{Hand-held apparatus, e.g. guns} [2013-01]
A61C 19/005
.
{Devices for the manual mixing of small quantities of materials, e.g. trays for mixing dental porcelain} [2020-05]
A61C 19/006
.
{Finger- or hand-supported dental trays} [2013-01]
A61C 19/007
.
{Dust removing devices on working places in dental laboratories, e.g. working by suction (preventing escape of dirt B08B 15/00)} [2013-01]
A61C 19/008
.
{Devices for displaying or storing lost natural teeth, e.g. boxes} [2013-01]
A61C 19/02
.
Protective casings, e.g. boxes for instruments; Bags {(A61C 5/44 takes precedence)} [2017-02]
A61C 19/04
.
Measuring instruments specially adapted for dentistry ({A61C 5/44 takes precedence; testing vitality of teeth A61B 5/0534;} radiation diagnosis specially adapted for dentistry A61B 6/51) [2024-01]
A61C 19/041
. .
{for measuring the length of the root canal of a tooth} [2013-01]
A61C 19/042
. .
{for determining the position of a root apex} [2013-01]
A61C 19/043
. .
{Depth measuring of periodontal pockets; Probes therefor} [2013-01]
A61C 19/045
. .
for recording mandibular movement, e.g. face bows [2013-01]
A61C 19/05
. .
for determining occlusion [2013-01]
A61C 19/052
. . .
{with tracing appliances} [2013-01]
A61C 19/055
. .
Paralleling devices [2013-01]
A61C 19/06
.
Implements for therapeutic treatment (radiation therapy A61N 5/00) [2013-01]
A61C 19/063
. .
{Medicament applicators for teeth or gums, e.g. treatment with fluorides} [2013-01]
A61C 19/066
. . .
{Bleaching devices; Whitening agent applicators for teeth, e.g. trays or strips} [2013-01]
A61C 19/08
. .
combined with anaesthetising implements (dental hypodermic syringes A61M 5/00) [2013-01]
A61C 19/10
.
Supports for artificial teeth for transport or for comparison of the colour [2013-01]
A61C 2201/00
Material properties [2013-01]
A61C 2201/002
.
using colour effect, e.g. for identification purposes [2013-01]
A61C 2201/005
.
using radio-opaque means [2013-01]
A61C 2201/007
.
using shape memory effect [2013-01]
Dental surgery [2013-01]
A61C 2202/00
Packaging for dental appliances [2013-01]
A61C 2202/01
.
Packaging for light-curable material [2013-01]
A61C 2202/02
.
Packaging for volatile material [2013-01]
A61C 2203/00
Means for making patients feel at ease during dental treatment, e.g. dental instruments in the form of toys [2013-01]
A61C 2204/00
Features not otherwise provided for [2013-01]
A61C 2204/002
.
using batteries [2013-01]
A61C 2204/005
.
using chip tag or any electronic identification mean, e.g. RFID [2013-01]
A61C 2204/007
.
using wear indicators [2013-01]