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Ceramic orthodontic bracket

US4915625A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1988
Grant dateApr 10, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B35/49
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A ceramic orthodontic bracket having an unobtrusive color, is obtained by sintering a molded body of a powdery mixture composed of 2-15 mole % of yttrium oxide, 5-20 mole % of titanium dioxide and the balance of zirconia.

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