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

Classification Context

Section:

HUMAN NECESSITIES

Class:

MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE

Subclass:

DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE

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• A61C 7/02 Tools for manipulating or working with an orthodontic appliance
• 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
• A61C 7/08 Mouthpiece-type retainers
• A61C 7/1 Devices having means to apply outwardly directed force, e.g. expanders
• A61C 7/12 Brackets; Arch wires; Combinations thereof; Accessories therefor
• A61C 7/36 Devices acting between upper and lower teeth