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Pulsatile orthodontic device and methods

  • US 9,700,384 B2
  • Filed: 08/19/2016
  • Issued: 07/11/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A faster method of bone remodeling around a dental implant, comprising:

  • a) biting an orthodontic remodeling device while wearing a dental implant, said orthodontic remodeling device comprising;

    i) an extraoral housing containing an extraoral power source operably coupled to an extraoral actuator operably coupled to an extraoral processor that controls said extraoral actuator and captures and communicates device usage data;

    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 about 20 minutes daily, wherein said method provides accelerated bone remodeling around said implant as compared to without using said orthodontic remodeling device.

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