Vibrating dental devices
US9662184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2204/005
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A faster method of orthodontic remodeling for a patient wearing a vibrating orthodontic remodeling device for about 20 minutes a day to accelerated tooth movement is described. The vibrating orthodontic remodeling device has an extraoral housing containing a power source operably coupled to an actuator that is operably coupled to a processor that controls the actuator, and is connected to an intraoral U-shaped bite plate. The device is held in place during use by the teeth clamping on the bite plate.
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