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Cast orthodontic appliance

US4604057A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 3, 1985
Grant dateAug 5, 1986
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C7/16
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cast orthodontic appliance for bonding to a tooth having an appliance portion with an archwire slot and a pad or base portion with a curved tooth-conforming bonding surface. The bonding surface is formed with a plurality of horizontal or vertical grooves or slots opening lingually. The grooves on each side of center diverge.

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