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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8147244 | Orthodontic tooth retention system An orthodontic retainer system includes retainer modules that are applied to adjacent teeth in a patient's mouth, and a method and apparatus for delivering the system. The retainer modules may be provided in the form of mutually attracted members, such as magnets, t... | 04/03/2012 |
| 7854610 | Orthodontic tooth retention system A method and apparatus for delivering an orthodontic retainer system wherein pairs of magnets are applied to adjacent teeth in a patient's mouth. The retainer system may include a pair of dental modules, in the form of mutually attracted members, that are temporary ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 4657508 | Orthodontic apparatus and method for treating malocclusion The invention comprehends the use of a bracket having a non-conforming base portion, mountable to a tooth in a preestablished position and angular orientation through the formation of an associated contoured shim, and a head portion symmetrically opposite... | 04/14/1987 |
| 4551096 | Orthodontic apparatus and method for treating malocclusion The invention comprehends the use of a fixture which fits over a tooth on which a bracket is to be affixed, this fixture having an internal cavity which matches the shape and contour of a portion of the tooth, such as lingual surface, incisal edge and a p... | 11/05/1985 |
| 4396373 | Magnetic orthodontic appliance This invention relates to an orthodontic appliance for exerting a corrective magnetic force on live teeth in a patient's mouth. The appliance includes two separate rigid caps having internal shapes conforming to the crown portions of juxtaposed teeth in t... | 08/02/1983 |
| 4360341 | Orthodontic method for treating malocclusion The invention comprehends the use of a fixture which fits over a tooth on which a bracket is to be affixed, this fixture having an internal cavity which essentially matches the shape and contour of a portion of the tooth, such as the lingual surface and i... | 11/23/1982 |
| 4284405 | Orthodontic appliance method of treatment and manufacture An orthodontic method and appliance for treating malocclusion comprising the steps of forming a model of the patient's teeth in the form of a dental arch with the replicas of the teeth in idealized locations, establishing on the labial and buccal surfaces... | 08/18/1981 |
| 4183141 | Method and apparatus for treating malocclusion An orthodontic method for treating malocclusion comprising the steps of forming a model of the patient's teeth in the form of a dental arch with the replicas of the teeth in idealized locations, establishing on the labial and buccal surfaces of the replic... | 01/15/1980 |
| 4015333 | Orthodontic band forming method and apparatus Method and apparatus for providing an orthodontic band shaped to an individual tooth is disclosed wherein a tooth replica is encircled by the band and optionally an annular conducting member surrounds the band. The band is shaped to the tooth by rapidly c... | 04/05/1977 |
| 4014096 | Method and apparatus for orthodontic treatment An idealized set of occluded models, both maxillae and mandible, containing castings of the patient's teeth is made with slotted brackets affixed thereto. The slots are oriented conjointly to define a single plane and a predetermined arch curvature which ... | 03/29/1977 |
