Methods and apparatuses for customizing a rapid palatal expander
US10993783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T17/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for designing and fabrication of a series of apparatuses for expanding a patient's palate (“palatal expanders”). In particular, described herein are methods and apparatuses for forming palatal expanders, including rapid palatal expanders, as well as series of palatal expanders formed as described herein and apparatuses for designing and fabricating them.
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