Methods and devices for applying orthodontic brackets
US10405949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The various embodiments described herein include a method for applying a set of orthodontic brackets to a set of teeth of a patient. The method includes: (1) for each tooth in the set of teeth, determining an optimal orientation for a respective orthodontic bracket in the set of orthodontic brackets to be mounted to the tooth; (2) producing a bracket applicator configured to mount each orthodontic bracket in the set of orthodontic brackets to the respective tooth in the set of teeth in the respective optimal orientation; and (3) mounting the set of orthodontic brackets to the set of teeth using the bracket applicator and a bonding material.
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