This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Medical College of Georgia. Active years: 2002.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2002
Title: Don Mettenberg and His Dental Diagnostic Invention.
Introduction
Don Mettenberg is an inventor associated with the Medical College of Georgia in Evans, Georgia. His patent work addresses the identification of dentin during dental procedures.
Latest Patents
Mettenberg is credited with 1 patent, titled “Fluorescent Agent for the Identification of Tooth Dentin.” The invention describes topically applying a fluorescent agent to a cut tooth, dental restorative material, or dentin surface. The agent helps distinguish tooth tissue and dentin from existing aesthetic restoration material or enamel, supporting the detection and identification of dentin.
Career Highlights
Mettenberg’s listed invention focuses on a practical challenge in restorative dentistry: differentiating natural tooth tissue from restorative materials during treatment. His association with the Medical College of Georgia connects his work to an academic medical and dental setting.
Collaborations
Frank Caughman and Fred Rueggeberg are identified as Mettenberg’s coworkers. Their shared institutional association provides context for his professional environment.
Conclusion
Don Mettenberg’s patent reflects an effort to improve dentin identification through fluorescence, with potential value in distinguishing natural tooth tissue from dental restorations.
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