Dentistry – Orthodontics – Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
Patent
1997-08-06
1999-07-13
Wilson, John J.
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
433173, A61C 300, A61C 800
Patent
active
059217740
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a supporting body for use in an orthodontic appliance capable of applying a force to the tooth to be treated from the most preferable position. The supporting body includes an implant member having a maximum dimension across the thereof cross section of 2 mm or less for being implanted in a jaw bone (i.e. the maxilla and/or mandibula), and an exposed member forming one end of the supporting body to be exposed to inside of mouth. The exposed portion includes an extended arm and the arm is formed with a hook.
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Kanomi Ryuzo
Nakagawa Katsuyuki
Sankin Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Wilson John J.
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