Align Technology, Inc. (20250152307). METHODS FOR DIRECT FABRICATION OF APPLIANCES FOR PALATE EXPANSION

METHODS FOR DIRECT FABRICATION OF APPLIANCES FOR PALATE EXPANSION

Abstract: systems, methods, and devices for producing appliances for expansion of the palate of a patient are provided. a palate expanding orthodontic appliance comprises a teeth engagement portion comprising a plurality of teeth engagement structures and a force generating portion coupled to the teeth engagement portion and configured to apply force to cause the patient's palate to expand. the orthodontic appliances can be designed according to the specifications provided herein and manufactured using direct fabrication methods.

Inventors:

• Chunhua LI of Cupertino CA US
• Avi KOPELMAN of Palo Alto CA US
• Srinivas KAZA of Mountain View CA US
• Ryan KIMURA of San Jose CA US
• Yaser SHANJANI of Milpitas CA US

CPC Classification:

• A61C7/002: DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE (non-driven toothbrushes ; {tongue scrapers ;} preparations for dentistry ; preparations for cleaning the teeth or mouth , )

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