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Orthodontic appliances that accommodate incremental and continuous tooth movement, systems and methods

US10624718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2015
Grant dateApr 21, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C7/20
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthodontic appliance including a shell aligner having a portion accommodating movement of a patient's bracketed teeth between a first position and the second position as elicited by force from an orthodontic braces appliance worn by the patient, related systems and methods.

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