Title:
AN ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003092987
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
The invention relates to the use of a prepreg comprising at least one fiber and a matrix to be cured during application, for the production of a fiber-reinforced composite, for active orthodontic therapy. The invention further relates to an active orthodontic appliance consisting essentially of an arch wire in at least one part, directly contactable with teeth and consisting essentially of a fiber-reinforced composite comprising at least one fiber and a matrix, said arch wire comprising a loop directly contactable with a tooth or teeth to be moved by the appliance. The invention still relates to a process for manufacturing an active orthodontic appliance and to intermediate products useful in said manufacturing.
Inventors:
VALLITTU PEKKA (FI)
LASSILA LIPPO (FI)
KANGASNIEMI ILKKA (FI)
LASSILA LIPPO (FI)
KANGASNIEMI ILKKA (FI)
Application Number:
PCT/FI2003/000334
Publication Date:
March 25, 2004
Filing Date:
April 29, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
STICK TECH OY (FI)
VALLITTU PEKKA (FI)
LASSILA LIPPO (FI)
KANGASNIEMI ILKKA (FI)
VALLITTU PEKKA (FI)
LASSILA LIPPO (FI)
KANGASNIEMI ILKKA (FI)
International Classes:
A61C7/20; (IPC1-7): A61C7/00; A61C7/20
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