Dentistry – Apparatus – Having means to record or indicate jaw movement or position...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-27
2005-12-27
O'Connor, Cary E. (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Apparatus
Having means to record or indicate jaw movement or position...
C433S034000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06979195
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates generally to dental devices, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a dental device for forming a dental appliance. The dental appliance is used to position the mandible and the maxilla in centric relation and methods of making and using same.
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Exhibit A is a photograph of a leaf gage which has been used by dentists in the past for attempting to position the maxilla and the mandible in centric relation.
Exhibit B is a photograph of a device having two different hardnesses of wax; has also been used in the past in an attempt to establish centric relation between the maxilla and the mandible.
Exhibit C is a photograph of a Lucia Jig which was a cap-like structure which was fitted over the upper and lower anterior teeth.
Dunlap, Codding and Rogers P.C.
O'Connor Cary E.
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