Orthodontic member and method for producing same
US11291529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2201/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is an orthodontic member, having a tube shape, a hollow polygonal prism shape, a hollow truncated polygonal pyramid shape, a hollow truncated cone shape, or a funnel shape, and including a water-soluble or biodegradable material, wherein the orthodontic member into which a wire is inserted is attached to the teeth, thereby making it simple to perform orthodontic treatment.
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