Dentistry – Orthodontics – Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-05
2007-06-05
O'Connor, Cary E. (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
C433S019000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11232694
ABSTRACT:
A bite ramp includes a tooth-attachment element and ramp element. The tooth-attachment element is sized and configured for bonding to the lingual surface of a person's tooth, while the ramp element may be either fixed or else hingedly or bendably adjustable relative to the tooth-attachment element. The ramp element provides a ramp at a desired angle for engaging a corresponding tooth of the opposite dental arch when the person's mouth is closed. The engagement between the ramp element and the corresponding tooth of the opposite dental arch may cause the lower jaw to move forward, rearwardly, or not at all relative to the upper jaw, thereby incrementally correcting a deep bite or other abnormal orthodontic condition. A kit may be provided that includes multiple bite ramps, at least two of which initially include different ramp angles.
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Abels Norbert
Backes Claus-H.
O'Connor Cary E.
Ultradent Products Inc.
Workman Nydegger
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