Apparatus and methods for controlling moisture during orthodontic indirect bonding procedures
US8021146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/146
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An indirect bonding tray for orthodontic bonding procedures has moisture control structure that is located next to the patient's teeth when the tray is placed over the patient's dental arch. The moisture control structure tends to draw moisture away from the adhesive used to bond the appliances to the teeth. As a consequence, the probability that the resulting bond between the appliances and the teeth is adversely affected by the presence of moisture, blood or other fluids in the patient's mouth is decreased.
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