Tooth positioner and vibrator combination

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9968421
APP PUB NO 20130252193A1
SERIAL NO

13850151

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A tooth positioner is combined with a vibrational source, thus speeding orthodontic remodeling. In more detail, the device includes a tooth positioner shaped to closely fit a patient's dentition and apply a straightening force to at least one of said patient's teeth, the tooth positioner contacting labial, lingual and occlusal surfaces of said patient's dentition, the tooth positioner operably connected to a housing enclosing a power source operably connected to a vibratory source, the vibratory source being able to vibrate, thus vibrating the tooth positioner. Methods of using the positioner-vibrator combination are also disclosed.

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ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS AND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION LLC233 SOUTH HIGHLAND AVENUE OSSINING NY 10562

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bowman, Steven J Bellaire, US 2 51
Lowe, Michael K Bellaire, US 23 981

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