Thuy-Tien Ho

20070202457, Aug 30, 2007

Feb 26, 2007

11/679167

Thuy-tien Tran HO - Oakton VA, US
Jose E. Walter - Ranson WV, US

A61C 9/00

433 41, 433 37

Provided are impression trays having one or more breakaway segments that allow for convenient removal of a portion of the tray, while maintaining the overall dimensions of the tray. Also provided are methods making impressions that include removing at least one breakaway segment of the provided trays. Also provided are impression trays having novel handles and trays having novel slots for the extrusion of excess impression material and retention. Further provided are kits and systems that include such impression trays.

20070202458, Aug 30, 2007

Feb 27, 2006

11/362538

Jose E. Walter - Ranson WV, US
Thuy-tien Tran Ho - Oakton VA, US

A61C 9/00

433 45, 433 41

An impression tray has panels supporting the dental impression material. The panels can be removed to allow a post protruding from the jaw to extend through the opening in the tray when the impression is made. The trays provide both flexibility and necessary strength of support.