Apparatus and method for indirect orthodontic bonding of brackets and/or tubes
US7878806B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/146
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The illustrated embodiment of the invention is an apparatus for use in bonding a plurality of brackets and/or tubes to a specific patient's teeth which includes a resilient orthodontic indirect bonding tray having at least one lingual surface. The plurality of brackets and/or tubes is selectively arranged and configured in the tray for bonding to the specific patient's teeth. At least one standoff is disposed in the tray to urge the lingual surface of the tray away from the teeth while the lingual surface is passing over the teeth and prior to the tray assuming an intended final position.
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