Orthodontic Cord Segment
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1. An elongated cord segment comprising:
- a) at least one non-absorbent food-grade material;
b) a uniform density;
c) a first shape mechanically configured, when fitted in a mouth of a user, to cause separation between orthodontic hardware and at least one of;
cheek tissue inside the mouth, and lip tissue inside the mouth; and
d) a first length.
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Abstract
An elongated cord segment comprises at least one non-absorbent food-grade material. The elongated cord segment comprises a uniform density. The elongated cord segment comprises a first shape, mechanically configured, when fitted in a mouth of a user, to cause separation between orthodontic hardware and at least one of: cheek tissue inside the mouth, and lip tissue inside the mouth. The elongated cord segment comprises a first length.
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1. An elongated cord segment comprising:
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a) at least one non-absorbent food-grade material; b) a uniform density; c) a first shape mechanically configured, when fitted in a mouth of a user, to cause separation between orthodontic hardware and at least one of;
cheek tissue inside the mouth, and lip tissue inside the mouth; andd) a first length. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method comprising:
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a) inserting an elongated cord segment into a mouth, the elongated cord segment comprising at least one non-absorbent food-grade material; and b) positioning the elongated cord segment to cause separation between orthodontic hardware and at least one of;
cheek tissue inside the mouth, and lip tissue inside the mouth. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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