Biocompatible electrode and use in orthodontic electroosteogenesis
Patent 4854865 Issued on August 8, 1989. Estimated Expiration Date: 
November 6, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
November 6, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2151905 2319259 3118450 3254279 Electrically conductive alloy Method and apparatus for electrically enhanced bone growth and tooth movement Silver-silver chloride electrode Electrically conductive, visco-elastic gel and its use in electrode Silver-based alloy Cohesive nonsticky electrically conductive gel composition InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 07/118368 filed on 11/06/1987US Classes:433/18Means to transmit or apply force to toothExaminersPrimary: Peshock, RobertAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61C 7/00 (20060101)AbstractAn improved method of orthondontic electroosteogenesis comprises providing a biocompatible anode having a noble metal portion in engagement with an electrolytic gel portion comprising agarose and an electrolyte, where the anode gel portion is in engagement with epithelial gingiva at an area of osteoclastic or osteoblastic activity, and a biocompatible cathode having a noble metal portion in engagement with an electrolytic gel portion comprising agarose, an electrolyte, and a weak, biocompatible acid, where the cathode gel portion is in engagement with epithelial gingiva at an area of osteoblastic or osteoclastic activity. Electric current is then applied across the anode and cathode to stimulate osteogenesis. The invention also comprises biocompatible electrodes for electric stimulation of tissue.Other References
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