Dentistry – Orthodontics – By mouthpiece-type retainer
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-21
2011-06-21
Lewis, Ralph A (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Orthodontics
By mouthpiece-type retainer
Reexamination Certificate
active
07963766
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an orthodontic appliance including a unitary appliance body positionable about a portion of a single dental arch, where the appliance body may define a lingual portion, a labial-buccal portion, and a contoured portion therebetween. The appliance body may further define an anterior portion and a posterior portion, as well as a first wire coupled to the appliance body, with the first wire extending from the lingual portion of the appliance body to the labial-buccal portion of the appliance body. In addition, a first portion of the first wire may be embedded in the appliance body while a second portion of the first wire extends from the posterior portion of the appliance body. The appliance may further include a second wire disposed about the appliance body between the first wire and the anterior portion of the appliance body. A series of appliances may be used to shift a patient's bite to proper bite orientation.
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Englander Joseph R.
Lewis Ralph A
Shutts & Bowen LLP
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