Multi-coated orthodontic arch wire

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1988-06-03

1990-08-07

Wilson, John J.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Means to transmit or apply force to tooth

A61C 300

Patent

active

049463870

ABSTRACT:
A metallic orthodontic wire is coated with a layer of tooth color material and a clear layer of material covers the tooth color material to allow the tooth color material to be seen through the layer of clear material. A preferred material for the tooth color layer is a plastic such as polyethylene or polyurethane. A preferred material for the clear layer is a silicone elastomer. Several processes for fabricating various embodiments of coated metal orthodontic wires are also disclosed.

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patent: 4731018 (1988-03-01), Adell

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