Dental appliance with simulated teeth and method for making
US8936463B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49568
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to orthodontic positioning appliances that represent teeth in desired positions and related systems and methods. An appliance can include teeth receiving cavities shaped to receive and apply a resilient positioning force to a patient's teeth. An appliance can include an outer component having a surface representing teeth in desired positions. An outer component can be integral with an appliance. An outer component can be separate and configured to couple with an appliance main body.
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