Dentistry – Prosthodontics
Patent
1994-01-14
1996-02-13
O'Connor, Cary E.
Dentistry
Prosthodontics
433213, 433184, A61C 1300
Patent
active
054907829
ABSTRACT:
A preformed posterior palatal seal (Preformed PPS) for securing to, anatonically based existing dentures includes a body preformed of a predetermined size and shape of a posterior palatal seal (PPS) for sealing an existing denture at the "Ah line" of the human palate and adhesive for holding the preformed body to a denture.
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Montgomery John W.
O'Connor Cary E.
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