Biosensor performance indicator for intraoral appliances
US11576766B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/14546
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for monitoring either or both the performance of an orthodontic appliance for repositioning a patient's teeth and/or the user compliance in wearing the appliance using a biosensor. The apparatuses described herein may include one or more sensors, including biosensors, electrical sensors, or both, configured to generate sensor data related to user compliance and/or repositioning of the patient's teeth by an orthodontic appliance.
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