Title:
同時の歯の再ポジショニングおよび物質送達
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2004508876
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
The present invention provides devices, systems and methods for orthodontic treatment using elastic repositioning appliances while concurrently providing dental and periodontal therapies. The appliance (10) comprises a polymeric shell (12) having cavities (14) shaped to receive and resiliently reposition teeth from one tooth arrangement to a successive tooth arrangement. The polymeric shell may include a layer of agent (15), an agent gel or putty (22), a controlled release sheet (25) or reservoirs (60) for holding and dispensing therapeutic agents during orthodontic treatment.
Inventors:
Quo, Eric
Fan, Rock X.
Fan, Rock X.
Application Number:
JP2002528140A
Publication Date:
March 25, 2004
Filing Date:
September 19, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Align Technology,Inc.
International Classes:
A61B17/24; A61C7/00; A61C7/08; A61C19/06; A61K6/027; A61K6/838; A61K6/884; A61K9/48; A61K31/155; A61K31/65; A61C17/00; A61P1/02; (IPC1-7): A61C7/00; A61B17/24; A61C17/00; A61K6/027; A61K6/033; A61K6/08; A61K9/48; A61K31/155; A61K31/65; A61P1/02
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hidesaku Yamamoto
Takaaki Yasumura
Natsuki Morishita
Takaaki Yasumura
Natsuki Morishita