Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions

Introduced: September 1968

Of 9 combined children, 6 exist in both systems.

3 codes are CPC-only extensions.

IPC defines codes here since 1990.

Child Classifications

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A61C 7/002 +1 CPC CPC only CPC only
A61C 7/006 CPC only CPC only
A61C 7/008 CPC only CPC only
A61C 7/02 Tools for manipulating or working with an orthodontic appliance since 1990 +2 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A61C 7/06 Extra-oral force transmitting means, i.e. means worn externally of the mouth and placing a member in the mouth under tension since 1990 +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A61C 7/08 Mouthpiece-type retainers since 1990 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A61C 7/10 Devices having means to apply outwardly directed force, e.g. expanders since 1990 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A61C 7/12 Brackets; Arch wires; Combinations thereof; Accessories therefor since 1990 +1 CPC IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC
A61C 7/36 Devices acting between upper and lower teeth since 1990 IPC+CPC Available in IPC and CPC