Cast orthodontic appliance
US4604057A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 1985 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 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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