Tooth spacer
US5505618A · kind A · utility
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6References
22Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C5/85
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The tooth spacer comprises an elongated body having two opposite side edges extending between gingival and occlusal edges. A recessed or thin central portion of the body extends from the gingival edge toward the occlusal edge. The recessed central portion is sufficiently thin so that it may be inserted between the interproximal surfaces of two adjacent teeth while minimizing any wedging of the teeth apart.
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