Restorative dental appliances
US8758009B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2201/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental appliance including a concave trough conforming to a plurality of teeth when placed over the plurality of teeth. The concave trough is configured to transition from a first shape to a second shape if a deforming force is applied. The concave trough further includes a shape memory material. The shape memory material is configured to restore the concave trough to an approximate first shape upon an application of an external stimulus. The first shape is configured to apply a first force on a tooth when the trough conforms.
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