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Orthodontic appliance

US5324196A · kind A · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateMay 17, 1993
Grant dateJun 28, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C7/36
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthodontic apparatus for treating skeletally based dental malocclusions. The orthodontic apparatus includes cooperating upper and lower surface apparatus for causing a mandibular displacement in a desired direction during an act of biting. An adjustment apparatus sets a relative position of the cooperating upper and lower surfaces.

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