Orthodontic assembly and method
US5443384A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved orthodontic assembly and method is disclosed. The orthodontic assembly includes opposing complementary bite blocks separately mountable utilizing separate mounting assemblies. Preferably, the mounting assembly for at least one of the upper or lower bite blocks of each upper/lower set allows for selective antero-posterior positioning. Each bite block preferably comprises a preformed portion and a formable layer that can be adapted to an occlusal surface for flush mounting thereupon.
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