Ni-ti orthodontic palatal expansion arch

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1991-02-27

1992-12-01

O'Connor, Cary E.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

By device having means to apply outwardly directed force

433 18, 433 20, A61C 300

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051674998

ABSTRACT:
A removable orthodontic palatal expansion arch having a generally "M"-shaped configuration, the arch having a center segment composed of a near-stoichiometric alloy of nickel and titanium which possesses memory-retaining characteristics to simultaneously expand the bicuspids and expand, rotate, intrude and/or torque the maxillary molars, and end segments composed of an alloy of stainless steel or another biocompatible material configured for securing the archwire to lingual sheaths attached to molar bands.

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