Patent ID: 7309158

Claim:
A removable digital dental x-ray sensor protector comprising: two flexible, substantially rectangular wall members, said wall members secured to one another by a perimeter wall member, said wall members made from materials having suitable properties to ensure comfort when the protector is used intra-orally; and a perimeter slot, said slot adapted to receive a digital dental x-ray sensor, and to contain said sensor entirely between said wall members, said wall members protecting said sensor from moisture, biting, and other potentially damaging factors that occur when the sensor is used intra-orally; wherein said rectangular and perimeter wall members exert a resilient force on said sensor inserted into said protector through said slot to hold said sensor firmly within the protector without the need to use adhesive materials; wherein said protector alleviates the need to sterilize the sensor after each use; and wherein said protector serves to reduce or avoid the pain or discomfort caused by sharp edges and corners of the sensor.