Reduced-friction buccal tube and method of use
US8251697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 7, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthodontic appliance includes features for reducing friction between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire to be placed within the archwire slot. Other embodiments include a rounded exterior occlusal surface. Embodiments further include one or more receptacles for receiving an installation tool.
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