Patent · US Expired

Adjustable orthodontic appliance

US4496317A · kind A · utility

20Cited by
9References
13Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 1983
Grant dateJan 29, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 27, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C7/145
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthodontic appliance for attachment to a tooth for attachment of arch wires and the like includes a base member for attachment to a tooth with an elongated arm extending from the base member for extending parallel to the tooth axis and including an attachment bracket that is adjustably mounted on the arm for positioning at or beyond the gum line of the tooth.

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