Dentistry – Orthodontics – Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
Patent
1999-07-28
2000-04-25
Lucchesi, Nicholas D.
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
433 18, A61C 300
Patent
active
060537302
ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic force module for correcting Class II malocclusions includes a resilient body and a coupling connected to the body for connecting the body to a selected orthodontic appliance located on the patient's upper jaw. The coupling includes an opening that extends in a reference plane substantially parallel to and preferably containing the longitudinal axis of the body. The orientation of the opening provides enhanced freedom of movement of the force module when the patient's jaws are opened or closed and significantly reduces the likelihood of fracture of the coupling.
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3M Innovative Properties Company
Christoff James D.
Lucchesi Nicholas D.
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