Orthodontic aligner with isolated segments
US10111730B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/36
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A segmented orthodontic aligner includes at least a first segment and a second segment. Each segment is shaped to fit over a set of teeth of a patient. The segmented aligner further includes a connector that joins the first segment to the second segment. The connector isolates the transmission of force between the first segment and the second segment.
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