Method and system for customizing an orthodontic archwire

Details Method and system for customizing an orthodontic archwire Method and system for customizing an orthodontic archwire

2007-08-16

2011-10-11

Bryant, David P (Department: 3726)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Dental appliance making

C029S407040, C029S407050, C433S003000, C433S075000

Reissue Patent

active

RE042815

ABSTRACT:
A method for applying a desired shape to an orthodontic archwire includes the steps of obtaining a numerical description of the desired shape of an orthodontic archwire, generating a description of the design of a fixture basing on the numerical description, manufacturing a fixture basing on this description of the design, constraining a wire into the fixture and applying an adequate treatment to the wire in order to cause it to adopt the shape dictated by the fixture.

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