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Devices, systems, and methods for dental arch expansion

US11793606B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2018
Grant dateOct 24, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 11, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C2007/004
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for generating a treatment plan for arch expansion where a polymeric shell appliance is utilized to generate one or more activation forces that facilitate tooth movement. The polymeric shell appliances may comprise one or more tooth receiving cavities, in which each of the plurality of tooth receiving cavities is shaped and arranged to provide a counter moment of each of the plurality of teeth.

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