Dentistry – Orthodontics – Bracket
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-29
2006-08-29
Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Bracket
C433S009000, C433S229000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07097449
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a dental bracket and associated kit used to attach a medicament-releasing pellet on a tooth. The kit is designed to provide slow release of fluoride or other medicament over a desired period of time. The medicament release kit includes a medicament-releasing pellet and a dental bracket. The bracket comprises a base and a socket configured to receive and retain the pellet at least partially therein. The device may be installed by a dental practitioner and remain attached to a patient's tooth for a few months or up to 20 years. The medicament-releasing pellet, designed to slowly release small quantities of fluoride or another medicament, may be replaced, for example, every 6 months to 2 years. Replacement of the medicament-releasing pellet may be performed at home or at a dentist's office.
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Bills Dan
Fischer Dan E.
Jessop Neil
Lewis Paul
McLean Bruce S.
Bianco Patricia
Stokes Candice C.
Ultradent Products Inc.
Workman Nydegger
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