Dental appliance wear indication
US7854609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C19/063
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure includes method, system, apparatus, and indicator embodiments. For example, one system for monitoring orthodontic treatment includes an appliance for placement over one or more teeth and multiple wear indicators including at least a first wear indicator having a first wear rate and a second wear indicator that has a second wear rate that is different from the first.
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