Bite-taking device
US4439147A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 1981 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An elongated plastic handle having an integrally formed biting panel secured at one end with upper and lower stops, the biting panel having a thickness of at least 1 millimeter and a length in excess of the thickness of the incisor teeth, such that the biting panel can be inserted between the upper and lower incisor teeth and pulled outwardly to engage the upper and lower stops and thereby guide the teeth into an accurate construction bite for the fitting of an orthodontic appliance.
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