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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2010
Filed:
May. 13, 2005
David K. Cinader, Jr., Yorba Linda, CA (US);
James D. Cleary, Glendora, CA (US);
David K. Cinader, Jr., Yorba Linda, CA (US);
James D. Cleary, Glendora, CA (US);
3M Innovative Properties Co., St. Paul, MN (US);
Abstract
An indirect bonding tray for use in applying and bonding orthodontic appliances to a patient's teeth is made by providing a replica of the patient's dentition including replicas of the patient's teeth. A guide is provided on each replica tooth in a location corresponding to the ultimate intended location of the orthodontic appliance on the patient's teeth. Each guide has a receptacle for receiving an orthodontic appliance, and serves to ensure that the respective orthodontic appliance is placed in its proper, intended position on the replica tooth. A tray is then formed over the replica teeth and the appliances for subsequent use in bonding the appliances to the patient's teeth.