Orthodontic transpalatal intrusion arch assembly and method of use
US7717707B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C8/0096
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved transpalatal arch wire assembly comprising a transpalatal arch wire, wherein the transpalatal arch wire comprises a first vertically sloping component, a second vertically sloping component, and a intermediate adjustment section disposed between the first and second vertically sloping components; and a first auxiliary wire coupled to the transpalatal arch wire, wherein the first auxiliary wire is substantially rigid and defines a first attachment arm approximate to an end of the first auxiliary wire, wherein the first attachment arm is suitable for receiving an orthodontic force module.
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