Device and process for determining jaws position
US4932867A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4547
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for determining optimum jaws position when full denture is prepared, comprising a height adjustable means to be inserted between upper and lower jaws and a means for detecting and indicating biting pressure applied on the height adjustable means. User of the device, e.g. a denter, can precisely determine the optimum jaws position by detecting a position where the maximum biting pressure is obtained by means of the device.
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