CORRECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH A TELESCOPABLE PORTION, A CRIMPABLE PORTION, AND AN ENGAGING PORTION, AND A RELATED METHOD
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United States of America Patent
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Issued Date -
Apr 15, 2010
app pub date -
Oct 10, 2007
filing date -
Oct 10, 2006
priority date (Note) -
Abandoned
status (Latency Note)
Importance
Abstract
A method, an orthodontic system, and orthodontic assembly (10), and a corrector assembly (8) with a telescopable portion (19), an attachable portion (18), and an engaging portion (20). The attachable portion (18) is attached to the telescopable portion (19) and is configured for coupling to a corrective device (14). The engaging portion (20) is attached to the telescopable portion (19) and is configured for coupling to an orthodontic implant (44). The telescopable portion (19) may be configured for pivotally coupling to the engaging portion (20). The attachable portion (18) may be configured for coupling to a corrective device (14), such as by crimping. The engaging portion (20) may be configured for rotatably coupling to an orthodontic implant (44). A process for attaching the corrector assembly (8) is provided by the method. By having a telescopable portion (19), an attachable portion (18), and an engaging portion (20), multiple modes of adjustability and direction of movement are possible.
First Claim
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