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Systems, methods, and adjunctive procedures for correcting malocclusion

  • US 9,668,828 B2
  • Filed: 07/05/2007
  • Issued: 06/06/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An orthodontic device, consisting of:

  • a. an extraoral vibratory source;

    b. an extraoral processor that controls said extraoral vibratory source;

    c. a power source that drives said vibratory source;

    d. an intraoral attachment consisting of a bite plate allowing for contact with an occlusal surface and at least one of lingual and buccal surfaces of a patient'"'"'s teeth, wherein a patient biting on said bite plate holds said device in place during use;

    e. wherein the extraoral vibratory source is coupled to the intraoral attachment;

    f. wherein said orthodontic device is hermetically sealed and can vibrate at a frequency of 0.1-400 Hz.

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