Dentistry – Orthodontics
Patent
1999-08-06
2000-09-19
Manahan, Todd E.
Dentistry
Orthodontics
433 24, 433 72, A61C 300
Patent
active
061202878
ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic force measuring apparatus includes a dental replica which includes a first tooth replica and a second tooth replica. The first tooth replica is moveable relative to the second tooth replica. The apparatus also includes an orthodontic appliance secured to both the first tooth replica and the second tooth replica of the dental replica. The apparatus further includes a force measuring device operatively coupled to the first tooth replica. The force measuring device is configured so as to measure force exerted on the first tooth replica by the orthodontic appliance. A method of measuring orthodontic force is also disclosed.
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