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Vibrating dental devices

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  • US 9,662,184 B2
  • Filed: 06/20/2016
  • Issued: 05/30/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A faster method of orthodontic remodeling, comprising:

  • a) a patient wearing an orthodontic appliance biting an orthodontic remodeling device, said orthodontic remodeling device comprising;

    i) an extraoral housing containing a power source operably coupled to an actuator operably coupled to a processor that controls said actuator;

    ii) said extraoral housing operably connected to an intraoral U-shaped bite plate;

    iii) said bite plate having upper and lower vertical rims on a facial edge thereof to contact both arches of teeth; and

    iv) wherein during use said orthodontic remodeling device is held in place only by teeth clamping on the bite plate and said orthodontic remodeling device vibrates at a frequency from 0.1 to 400 Hz; and

    b) activating said orthodontic remodeling device for 1 to 20 minutes daily;

    wherein said method provides accelerated tooth movement as compared to without using said orthodontic remodeling device.

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