Patent ID: 6629841
Filing Date: 2003-10-07
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
An adjustable dental impression tray, comprising:a first arcuate member having an outer wall and an opening, wherein said outer wall comprises at least one notch formed along a length thereof; a second arcuate member configured to selectively engage said first arcuate member, said second arcuate member having an outer wall, wherein said outer wall comprises at least one notch formed along a length thereof; a fastener member monolithically formed as part of the second arcuate member; said arcuate members forming a channel adapted to receive a quantity of impression material; and an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting said first arcuate member in at least one fixed position relative to said second arcuate member, wherein said fastener member of said second arcuate member is configured to selectively engage said opening of said first arcuate member to provide adjustable securement of the first arcuate member relative to the second arcuate member to define a width of said dental impression tray.