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Orthodontic bracket and method

US5197873A · kind A · utility

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41Claims
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Filing dateDec 9, 1991
Grant dateMar 30, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2011

Classification

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

Abstract

An orthodontic bracket having a base portion for attachment to a tooth. The base portion is provided with a substantially monolayer of substantially uniform sized particles. The particles may have a size in the range of 5 to 200 micron.

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