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Vibrating orthodontic remodelling device

  • US 8,500,446 B2
  • Filed: 11/22/2012
  • Issued: 08/06/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An orthodontic remodeling device comprising:

  • a) an intraoral bite plate comprising;

    i) a substantially U-shaped surface for contacting occlusal surfaces of teeth;

    ii) said bite plate having an outside edge having upper and lower rims to contact upper and lower facial surfaces of teeth and gums;

    iii) said bite plate having an inside edge having upper and lower rims to contact at least a portion of upper and lower lingual surfaces of teeth and gums;

    b) an extraoral housing containing a rechargeable battery operably coupled to a vibrator operably coupled to a processor for capturing usage data operably coupled to a data-and-charging port for transmitting said data and charging said battery;

    c) said bite plate operably connected to said housing;

    d) wherein said device is held in place during usage by teeth clamping on the bite plate and lacks other head attachment means ande) said vibrator being able to vibrate at a frequency of 0.1-400 Hz and at a force of 5 Newtons.

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