Method and system for verifying the use of orthodontic...

Details Method and system for verifying the use of orthodontic... Method and system for verifying the use of orthodontic...

2005-01-03

2008-11-04

Lewis, Ralph A (Department: 3732)

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Means to transmit or apply force to tooth

C433S002000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07445447

ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic elastic band which is dyed with a semi-persistent food-based dye such that the distinction between unused and used elastic bands is evident upon inspection is used in conjunction with a compartmented container, such as a weekly pill box. The compartmented container is used to store used orthodontic elastic bands as they are removed and replaced, before and after meals, respectively, throughout the day. Verification of the rigor with which a predefined orthodontic regimen involving replaceable elastic bands is determined based upon the inspection and count of the number of used elastic bands which have been stored in the compartment associated with each day. Missing, used elastic bands are indicative in a lapse in the prescribed elastic band regimen.

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