Method of making an orthodontic appliance

Details Method of making an orthodontic appliance Method of making an orthodontic appliance

1988-11-21

1991-01-08

Lowe, James

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Dental shaping type

264138, 264322, 433 6, A61C 1300

Patent

active

049833340

ABSTRACT:
A method of making a dental appliance made of an elasticized acrylic containing embedded nylon fibers including the steps of heating the thermoplastic material, forming it onto a dental cast, and cooling it to a rigid state. The fibers may be arranged in various patterns within the elasticized acrylic and it is the fibers which act on the arch through the elasticized acrylic. The appliance may be used as a tooth positioner, a retainer, a splint, or a base plate.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4055895 (1977-11-01), Huge
patent: 4401616 (1983-08-01), Wagner
patent: 4690787 (1987-09-01), Fasnacht

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