Inventors:
Carmine A. Carucci - Dover NH
International Classification:
A61C 300
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for providing personal identifying indicia are disclosed including a protective envelope having a high melting point and substantial corrosion resistance that is dimensioned to fit within a recess formed within a surface of a tooth. Also an identification carrier having identifying indicia placed on it being dimensioned to fit within the protective envelope which is then placed within the protective envelope and bonded within the tooth. The envelope may be constructed from various refractory materials, such as titanium or a zirconium alloys or compounds, in order to provide high temperature and corrosion resistance and the protective envelope can be sealed after the identifying indicia is placed within.