Orthodontic attachment bonding tool and method of using same
US8317513B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C19/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention includes a dental tool for applying orthodontic attachments to teeth. The tool includes a body having a portion for holding the dental tool and a portion for selectively gripping an object to be bonded to a tooth. The tool also includes a nozzle for emitting pressurized air adjacent the portion for selectively gripping the object to be bonded to the tooth. A method of using the tool is also disclosed.
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