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Methods for enabling and stabilizing tooth movement

Patent 6984128 Issued on January 10, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject October 27, 2023. 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.

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Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 10695299 filed on 10/27/2003

US Classes:

433/24Method of positioning or aligning teeth

Examiners

Primary: Manahan, Todd E.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Foreign Patent References

  • WO 95/09644 WO 04/01/1995
  • WO 95/09184 WO 05/01/1995

International Class

A61C 7/00

Abstract

Orthodontic methods comprise applying force to reposition teeth and administering a tissue remodeling and/or an angiogenic substance(s) to the periodontal tissue surrounding the teeth to be moved. The substance(s) may be delivered before, during, or after the teeth are moved, and the substance(s) may be selectively applied only to those teeth undergoing movement at any particular time. The substance(s) may be applied from the dental repositioning appliance or may be applied separately, either topically or by injection.

Other References

  • Nicozisis et al., “Relaxin effects the dentofacial sutural tissues,” Clinical. Orthodontics and Research., 3:192-201 (2000).
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