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Vibrating orthodontic strip

US10039617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2013
Grant dateAug 7, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C7/08
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A low cost disposable peel-and-stick vibrating orthodontic strip can be attached to existing orthodontic devices such as aligners, thus speeding dental remodeling by as much as 50%. A low cost orthodontic appliance generally in the form of a peel-and-stick vibrating strip that can be advantageously applied to existing orthodontic devices, such as aligners, positioners, fixed appliances, or even applied directly to teeth.

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