Removable denture retaining structure
US4738622A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 1986 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C13/30
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The specification discloses a removable denture retaining structure in which an elastic mounting member is provided between a denture body and a support base. This structure can obviate all problems of the prior art, i.e. many parts are required, skilled technique is also required to produce, mount and dismount the denture body, and looseness and breakage due to fatigue are apt to occur. Furthermore, the invention is advantageous because the structure can provide patients with comfortable feeling during use.
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