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US 12,409,016 B2Granted
Orthodontic cord segment methods
OwnerRuth A. Pageinventor
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Abstract
An elongated cord segment is inserted into a mouth. The elongated cord segment comprises at least one non-absorbent food-grade material. The elongated cord segment having a cross-sectional shape consisting of convex surfaces, and a uniform density. The elongated cord segment is positioned to cause separation between orthodontic hardware and at least one of the following: cheek tissue inside the mouth, or lip tissue inside the mouth, without the elongated cord segment contacting the orthodontic hardware.
Claims12
A method comprising:
- a) inserting an elongated cord segment into a mouth, the elongated cord segment comprising at least one non-absorbent food-grade material and having:
- i) a cross-sectional shape consisting of convex surfaces;
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- ii) a uniform density;
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- b) positioning the elongated cord segment to cause separation between orthodontic hardware and at least one of the following:
- cheek tissue inside the mouth, or lip tissue inside the mouth, without the elongated cord segment contacting the orthodontic hardware.
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