Orthodontic bracket with brazed archwire slot liner
US8267686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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