IP Library Patent Application 18066892
Patent Application
App. No. 18/066,892

CUSTOM TOOTH CLAMP

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Patent No.
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App. No.
18/066,892
Abstract

Provided herein are tooth clamping systems, methods, and kits for performing a dental procedure with a dental cutting machine guided by three-dimensional data associated with an impression of one or more teeth of a patient.

Claims (38)

1 . A tooth clamp for performing a dental procedure on a subject, the tooth clamp comprising:

(a) a first arch segment, wherein at least a portion of the first arch segment comprises a negative imprint corresponding with at least a portion of a first row of teeth of the subject, and wherein the first arch segment has a procedure access opening therethrough;

(b) a second arch segment engaging at least a portion of a second row of teeth of the subject opposite the first row of teeth, the second arch segment comprising an arcuate channel;

(c) a cheek retracting surface coupled to at least a portion of the first arch segment, at least a portion of the second arch segment, or both; and

(d) a coupling mechanism extending from at least a portion of the first arch segment, at least a portion of the second arch segment, or both, wherein the coupling mechanism couples to a dental cutting machine.

2 - 5 . (canceled)

6 . The tooth clamp of claim 1 , wherein the procedure access opening comprises a primary procedure access opening proximal to tooth of the subject and a secondary procedure access opening proximal to tooth of the subject, wherein a wall of the primary procedure access opening is shaped based on negative imprint of a treatment tooth of the subject, and wherein the secondary procedure access opening has a width, length, or both greater than a width, length, or both of the primary procedure access.

7 . The tooth clamp of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the first arch segment is removable from another portion of the first arch segment.

8 . The tooth clamp of claim 1 , wherein the coupling mechanism further comprises a fiducial.

9 - 67 . (canceled)

68 . A tooth clamp system for performing a dental procedure on a subject, the tooth clamp system comprising:

(a) a clamp insert having one or more interior surfaces, wherein at least a portion of the one or more interior surfaces is shaped with a negative imprint of a tooth of the subject; and

(b) a clamp frame comprising:

(i) a clamp insert coupling receiving the clamp insert;

(ii) a coupling mechanism that removably couples the clamp frame to a dental cutting machine.

69 - 72 . (canceled)

73 . The tooth clamp system of claim 68 , wherein the coupling mechanism further comprises a fiducial.

74 - 81 . (canceled)

82 . A tooth clamp system for performing a dental procedure on a subject, the tooth clamp system comprising:

(a) a clamp frame comprising:

(i) a first arch segment comprising a procedure access cavity therethrough;

(ii) a coupling mechanism extending from at least a portion of the first arch segment, wherein the coupling mechanism couples to a dental cutting machine; and

(iii) a first spring clip fastener; and

(b) a spring clip configured to removably couple to the clamp frame, the spring clip comprising:

(i) a first clip segment, wherein at least a portion of the distal edge of the first clip segment has a concave shape;

(ii) a second clip segment, wherein at least a portion distal edge of the second clip segment has a concave shape; and

(iii) a third clip segment between the first clip segment and the second clip segment, wherein the third clip segment comprises a second spring clip fastener that removably couples to the first spring clip fastener.

83 . The tooth clamp system of claim 82 , wherein at least a portion of the first arch segment comprises a negative imprint of a tooth of the subject.

84 . The tooth clamp system of claim 83 , wherein the first arch segment is an maxillary arch segment.

85 . The tooth clamp system of claim 83 , wherein the first arch segment is a mandibular arch segment.

86 . The tooth clamp system of claim 83 , wherein the coupling mechanism further comprises a fiducial.

87 . The tooth clamp system of claim 83 , wherein the coupling mechanism is a rigid coupling mechanism.

88 . The tooth clamp system of claim 83 , wherein the coupling mechanism comprises a pin, a threaded feature, a clip, a magnet, a nut, a bolt, a catch, a clasp, or any combination thereof.

89 . The tooth clamp system of claim 83 , wherein the clamp frame is formed by 3D printing, injection molding, or both.

90 . The tooth clamp system of claim 83 , wherein the clamp frame further comprises a tongue blocking portion extending from at least a portion of the first arch segment.

91 . The tooth clamp system of claim 83 , wherein the clamp frame further comprises a gasket coupled to at least a portion of the arch overlay surface configured to suction the tooth clamp to the tooth of the subject.

92 . The tooth clamp system of claim 83 , further comprising an impression material in the clamp frame.

93 - 97 . (canceled)

Assignments (4)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 26, 2026
From: PERCEPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: FIRST-CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY
Reel/Frame 075244/0606 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 7, 2025
From: STARFISH PRODUCTS ENGINEERING, INC.; CYBERDONTICS, INC.
To: PERCEPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 072501/0192 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Sep 18, 2024
From: CYBERDONTICS (USA), INC.
To: PERCEPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 068981/0123 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 20, 2022
From: CIRIELLO, CHRISTOPHER; JACKSON, JAMES; WEY, GENE; MULLER, NATHAN JOHN
To: CYBERDONTICS (USA), INC.
Reel/Frame 062164/0904 →