Night time orthodontics
US10111729B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0659
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Night time use of removable orthodontic appliances coupled with night time use of accelerated orthodontic treatment modalities is provided. Accelerated orthodontic treatment modalities include micropulse vibrations, ultrasound vibrations, photobiomodulation, IR light, low-level laser therapy, pulsed EM fields, static magnetic fields, resonance vibrations, indirect electric current, direct electric current, pharmacological accelerators, surgical accelerators, decortication, osteoperforation, alveocentesis, and piezocision.
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