1 MICRO SUCTION TIP The present invention relates to a device for holding dental hardware in position prior to fixation or insertion in a patients mouth. DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART In dental surgery there are a number of procedures that are performed to artificially modify a patient's teeth including endodontic surgery, prosthodontic surgery, which incorporates dental prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, implants and dentures and orthodontic treatment. In many of the above procedures access is required into the patient's mouth for a number of delicate and precision tasks however due to the limitations of the opening it is often difficult and time consuming for the practitioner to ensure accurate and precise manipulation of the dental hardware to be inserted into the patient's mouth. Often, a number of implements is used by the dental practitioner including a suction device to remove fluids and blood that may pool in the patient's mouth during the procedure. For example, as the dentist drills into a tooth water is sprayed on the drilling element through the drill itself and into the patient's mouth to assist in the removal of debris from the drilling site and, combined with the patient's own saliva, this fluid needs to be removed in order to avoid creating a hazard for the patient. Typically a dental suction device is used at the same time and therefore there are already two instruments within the very limited opening of a patient's mouth. Also, when inserting dental screws to hold implants in a patient's mouth various holes need to be drilled in a precision manner and dental screws, designed to hold implants in place in the patient's mouth, need to be inserted in the pre drilled holes again in a very precise manner such that the shaft of the screw lines up with the pre-drilled hole as it is screwed in. This is very important as the dental screw is designed to receive an artificial dental appliance, such as an artificial tooth or bridge. If the dental screw is not aligned correctly then this can 2 also lead to the misalignment of the artificial dental appliance attached thereto resulting in poor fixture and/or pain to the patient when in place. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a holding device to releasably hold dental hardware. It is an object of the present invention to overcome, or at least substantially ameliorate, the disadvantages and shortcomings of the prior art. Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description, taking in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein, by way of illustration and example, an embodiment of the present invention is disclosed. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, although this should not be seen as limiting the invention in any way, there is provided a dental hardware holder including a main body portion, the main body portion have a front end and a rear end, the front end having a pair of spaced apart projections that defines a cavity shaped to receive the dental hardware therein in a releasably secure manner. In preference, the pair of spaced apart projections each has an end section substantially perpendicular to an interior surface wall of the cavity. In preference, the end sections of end sections of the pair of spaced apart projections are at an angle of between 700 and 1300 relative to a longitudinal axis of the dental hardware holder. In preference, the end sections of the pair of spaced apart projections are at an angle of 1050 relative to a longitudinal axis of the dental hardware holder. In preference, the rear end of the device is adapted to attach to a dental suction device.
3 In preference, the dental hardware is selected from the group consisting of, screws, caps, implant components, impression copings and drill bit sleeves. In preference, the dental hardware holder includes an aperture positioned between an opening of the dental suction device and the interior surface wall of the cavity to allow fluid communication there through so that when a the dental suction device is operated a piece of dental hardware portioned within the pair of spaced apart projections is held in place by a suction force created by the dental suction device. In preference, the aperture is bifurcated. In preference, the aperture opens onto a surface of the dental hardware holder outside of the pair of spaced apart projections. In preference, the aperture opens onto a surface of the front end portion so that when in use fluids with a patients mouth can be evacuated whilst holding the dental hardware in place. In preference, the pair of spaced apart projections is flexibly resistant. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS By way of example, an employment of the invention is described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the present invention; Figure 2 shows a top view; Figure 3 shows a front view; Figure 4 shows a back view; Figure 5 shows a side view; Figure 6 shows a cross sectional view of A - B of Figure 5; 4 Figure 7 shows an embodiment of the present invention in use holding a piece of dental hardware; Figure 8 shows the cross section view of figure 6 with a dental component in place. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The dental hardware holder (5) has a main body (7) and a front end section (10) and rear section (12). The front end section (12) includes a pair of spaced apart projections (14) and (15) which define a cavity (16) there between. In this embodiment the spaced apart projections (14) and (15) are tapered toward edges (17) and (18) respectively however a person skilled in the art would understand that alternative shapes may be provided, such as ends of a uniform thickness, without necessarily departing from the scope of the invention. The cavity (16) is sufficient to hold within it dental hardware, such as dental components which are well known to those in this particular art, these tools being held between the pair of spaced apart projections (14) and (15) in a releasably secure manner, the ends (17) and (18) typically having to be forced slightly apart from one another as a piece of dental hardware is inserted into cavity (16) then, due to the relatively flexible nature of the ends (17) and (18), they apply a compressive force to assist in holding the dental hardware in place within the cavity (16). The rear end (12) of the dental hardware holder (5) has a flange (20) extending from an end surface (22) within the rear end (12). The flange (20) is shaped to receive an end of a dental suction device and there is an aperture (24) extending from the surface (22) of the rear end (12) through to the cavity (16) to allow fluid communication therethrough. Accordingly, when suction is applied to the rear end (12) any dental hardware located between the pair of spaced apart projections (14) and (15) will additionally be held in place via suction through the aperture (24). This provides a more secure holding of the dental hardware in a patient's mouth and when the practitioner releases suction then, as 5 appropriate, the dental hardware can be removed with considerably less resistance. In addition, the aperture (24) may be branched so that an aperture (26) is positioned on an exterior surface (28) of the body (7) this provides then some suction or removal of fluid material that may be building up within the patient's mouth at the time that the practitioner is using the dental hardware holder, such as when placing an impression coping, as an additional suction device is required less often. This provides increased comfort for the patient more room for the practitioner. The ends (17) and (18) of the pair of spaced apart projections (14) and (15) are offset to the longitudinal axis (30) of the holder (5). The offset angle (32) is shown in Figure 5 as approximately 1050 relative to axis (30) although it may be between 700 - 1300. The inclusion of the offset angle provides for additional accuracy in holding the dental hardware at the correct angle for insertion into either pre-drilled hole, if the dental hardware is a screw, or alternatively it provides for more accurate alignment of screw into a threaded section within the patient's mouth. The alignment of screws is a critical factor in the insertion of dental prostheses so as to avoid incorrectly aligned threads that may result in incorrect alignment and positioning of the prostheses that are attached thereto. The use of the offset angle (32) in combination with a dental suction device (50) which typically has an angled section (51), provides the practitioner with a vast array of positions of the dental hardware holder (5) to increase the dexterity in positioning thus reducing errors. As is seen in Figure 7, the dental suction device (50) has the dental hardware holder (5) affixed thereto. The fit is a friction fit so that the hardware holder (5) can be removed readily once it has been used and the dental suction device (50) is then returned to its normal operating state. As can now be seen, the present invention provides a new way in which dental hardware can be handled inside a patient's mouth which results in better initial placement by the practitioner and less discomfort to the patient.
6 Although the invention has been herein shown and described in what is conceived to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is recognized that departures can be made within the scope of the invention, which is not to be limited to the details described herein so as to embrace any and all equivalent devices and apparatus. Various modifications may be made in details of design and construction [and process steps, parameters of operation etc] without departing from the scope and ambit of the invention.