Advanced thermoplastics for orthodontics

Details Advanced thermoplastics for orthodontics Advanced thermoplastics for orthodontics

2007-03-06

2007-03-06

Bumgarner, Melba (Department: 3732)

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Means to transmit or apply force to tooth

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10612511

ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic appliance including at least one orthodontic component comprising a thermoplastic polymer. In some embodiments the thermoplastic polymer is a rigid backbone polymer including at least one of a compatibilizing side roup or a solubilizing side group. The thermoplastic polymer may be heat processed to form the orthodontic component.

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