Orthodontic device for expansion of arches with imbedded wire

Details Orthodontic device for expansion of arches with imbedded wire Orthodontic device for expansion of arches with imbedded wire

1991-12-20

1993-04-20

Mancene, Gene

Dentistry

Orthodontics

By mouthpiece-type retainer

433 24, 128861, A61C 300

Patent

active

052036952

ABSTRACT:
A tooth positioner which is formed out of molded plastic to conform about arches defined by upper and lower rows of teeth, the positioner being generally U-shaped in plan and H-shaped in cross-section, the positioner having troughs sized and shaped to conform to the arches, the troughs being defined by lingual and labial-buccal flanges joined together by an isthmus including a wire embedded in the lingual flange to alter the shape of at least one of the arches.

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