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Indirect orthodontic bonding systems and methods for bracket placement

US11911971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2023
Grant dateFeb 27, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB33Y80/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for fabricating indirect bonding trays are disclosed. Physical models of a patient's teeth can be created with non-functional placeholder brackets, impressions of which can be transferred to indirect bonding trays. This can create wells in which functional brackets can be placed into, reducing errors created from transferring functional brackets from the physical model onto the indirect bonding trays.

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