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2007-05-01

2007-05-01

Bumgarner, Melba (Department: 3732)

Dentistry

Orthodontics

By mouthpiece-type retainer

C128S859000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10705590

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein is an appliance for use in an oral cavity, wherein the appliance comprises a polymeric shell that comprises a polymeric mixture, and further wherein the polymeric shell has cavities designed to receive teeth. Disclosed herein too is a method for maintaining or repositioning teeth in the oral cavity comprising placing an appliance in a patient's mouth, wherein the appliance comprises a polymeric shell that comprises a polymeric mixture, and further wherein the polymeric shell has cavities designed to receive teeth.

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