Use of cyclic forces to expedite remodeling of craniofacial...

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2006-04-18

2006-04-18

Bumgarner, Melba N. (Department: 3732)

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Method of positioning or aligning teeth

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ABSTRACT:
Methods of treating malocclusion and inducing osteogenesis as well as an apparatus for treating malocclusion are described. The methods and apparatus utilize cyclic forces as compared to static forces to achieve their results.

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