Segmented orthodontic appliance with elastics

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11497586
APP PUB NO 20150265376A1
SERIAL NO

14610027

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In one aspect an appliance includes a plurality of discrete shell segments, each including one or more cavities shaped to receive at least portions of teeth. The discrete shell segments are joined by an elastic material to form a single appliance shell.

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ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC2820 ORCHARD PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Kopelman, Avi Palo Alto, US 304 10668

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