Elastic positioner apparatus for orthodontists
US4001940A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/5363
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention pertains to an elastic positioner apparatus on which is mounted, stretched and maintained, in an expanded open position, elastic bands as used in orthodontics. In particular, this apparatus is an elastic positioner which is easily manipulated and on which the expanded elastic bands may be manipulated to maintain arch wires in position on retaining clips mounted on teeth. In another application of use the apparatus may be used to mount elastic bands mounted on teeth so as to expand tooth spacing.
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