Align Technology, Inc.
Orthodontic appliances that accommodate incremental and continuous tooth movement, systems and methods

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Abstract:

An orthodontic appliance including a shell aligner having a portion accommodating movement of a patient's bracketed teeth between a first position and the second position as elicited by force from an orthodontic braces appliance worn by the patient, related systems and methods.

Status:
Grant
Type:

Utility

Filling date:

17 Mar 2015

Issue date:

21 Apr 2020