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Orthodontic bracket with brazed archwire slot liner

US8267686B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2006
Grant dateSep 18, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C7/141
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthodontic article and method of making the orthodontic article, where the orthodontic article includes a fine-grain ceramic bracket and a metal liner secured in an archwire slot of the bracket with a brazing alloy comprising silver, copper, and at least about 1.5% by weight titanium.

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