AU2002346462A1 - Orthodontic appliances - Google Patents

Orthodontic appliances

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AU2002346462A1
AU2002346462A1 AU2002346462A AU2002346462A AU2002346462A1 AU 2002346462 A1 AU2002346462 A1 AU 2002346462A1 AU 2002346462 A AU2002346462 A AU 2002346462A AU 2002346462 A AU2002346462 A AU 2002346462A AU 2002346462 A1 AU2002346462 A1 AU 2002346462A1
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orthodontic appliances
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Darren T. Castro
Richard P. Rusin
William E. Ii Wyllie
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3M Innovative Properties Co
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AU2002346462A 2001-12-28 2002-11-11 Orthodontic appliances Abandoned AU2002346462A1 (en)

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US10/034,997 US6648638B2 (en) 2001-12-28 2001-12-28 Orthodontic appliances including polycrystalline alumina-based ceramic material, kits, and methods
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