Method and kits for forming pontics in polymeric shell aligners
US6790035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 14, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C9/0053
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for forming a pontic in a polymeric shell dental appliance, including providing a polymeric shell dental appliance of the type which is removably placeable over a patient's dentition, said shell having a concave trough which conforms to the teeth when the appliance is placed over the dentition and a location in the trough corresponding to a missing tooth; and depositing a flexible, durably affixed material in the location to form the pontic.
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