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Ceramic orthodontic bracket and process for making same

CA 1300178 C · Owner: Tosoh Corporation · Inventors: Haga, Hirotoshi; Tsukuma, Koji; Oda, Seiji

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A ceramic orthodontic bracket having an unobtrusive color, is obtained by sintering a molded body of a powdery mixture composed of 2 - 15 mole% of yttrium oxide, 5 - 20 mole% of titanium dioxide and the balance of zirconia.

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  • Granted May 5, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 5, 2009.
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FiledJune 30, 1988
GrantedMay 5, 1992
Term endedMay 5, 2009
Patent numberCA 1300178 C
Classification (IPC)A61C7/00 +2 more

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedJune 30, 1988Patent grantedMay 5, 1992Term endedMay 5, 2009

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