Dentistry – Orthodontics – Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
Patent
1994-06-10
1997-07-08
O'Connor, Cary E.
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
433 18, 433 19, A61C 300
Patent
active
056454236
ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic appliance which may be used to advance the mandible comprising a single element Z-shaped body including a central straight segment, a pair of oppositely curved segments disposed at opposite ends of the central straight segment, and a pair oppositely directed arms each extending from one of the oppositely curved segments. The opposing arms may be affixed to opposing upper and lower teeth on one side of the dental arch.
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