Patent ID: 6254391
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A method of making a device for providing heat to the teeth comprising the steps of:a) providing a tooth mold;b) placing a heating element on the surface of the mold, said heating element having one end of a first electrically conductive wire attached to said heating element thereby forming a first connection point between the heating element and the first wire, and having one end of a second electrically conductive wire attached to said heating element thereby forming a second connection point between the heating element and the second wire;c) forming a splint over the mold, heating element, and the first and second connection points;d) removing the formed splint and the heating element from the mold; ande) connecting the first and second wires to a power source thereby creating an electrical circuit capable of increasing the temperature of the heating element.