Low Force Orthodontic Arch Wire Having Blocks for Improved Treatment
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Jun 14, 2012
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Jun 21, 2010
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Jun 24, 2009
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Abstract
Low force orthodontic arch wires (100) include a core wire (102) formed of a material having shape memory that extends along a generally curved arch wire axis between a first end (102a) and a second end (102b). The arch wire (100) further includes a plurality of bracket engagement blocks (104) disposed in spaced apart relationship along the length of the core wire (102). Each engagement block (104) is configured for placement within the slot of a corresponding orthodontic bracket with which it works to move the teeth in a desired direction. The engagement blocks (104) are advantageously enlarged relative to the core wire (102), providing for better engagement and reduced play between any given engagement block (104) and its corresponding bracket slot as compared to if the engagement blocks (104) were not present. The engagement blocks (104) may be disposed relative to the core wire (102).
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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ULTRADENT PRODUCTS INC | 505 WEST 10200 SOUTH SOUTH JORDAN UT 84095 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
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- 2010 Application Filing Year
- B23P Class
- 3390 Applications Filed
- 571 Patents Issued To-Date
- 16.85 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Lewis, Paul E | Midvale, US | 35 | 993 |
# of filed Patents : 35 Total Citations : 993 |
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- 24 Citation Count
- B23P Class
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