Reduced-friction buccal tube and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9561089
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14459750

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An orthodontic appliance includes features for reducing friction between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire to be placed within the archwire slot. Other embodiments include a rounded exterior occlusal surface. Embodiments further include one or more receptacles for receiving an installation tool.

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ORTHOAMERICA HOLDINGS LLC1064 GREENWOOD SPRINGS BOULEVARD SUITE A GREENFIELD IN 46143

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Laub, Leon W Fort Collins, US 11 207
Smith, Jeffrey Denver, US 263 2937

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