Orthodontic finishing appliance

Details Orthodontic finishing appliance Orthodontic finishing appliance

1994-03-01

1995-05-16

O'Connor, Cary E.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

By mouthpiece-type retainer

A61C 300

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054155428

ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic appliance used to finalize or perfect the relationships between the teeth of a patient following the removal of fixed appliances or, in minor cases, instead of fixed appliances, which includes a resilient body having ideally related sockets to accept portions of the upper and lower teeth, a wire anchored in the body of the appliance arranged to engage the labial and/or buccal surfaces of some or all of the upper teeth, and embrasure engaging devices to enhance proper placement and retention of the appliance.

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