Maginot, Addison & Moore
Apparatus and method for measuring orthodontic force applied by an orthodontic appliance
 An orthodontic force measuring apparatus includes a dental replica which includes a first tooth replica and a second tooth replica. The first tooth replica is moveable relative to the second tooth replica. The apparatus also includes an orthodontic appliance secured to both the first tooth replica and the second tooth replica of the dental replica. The apparatus further includes a force measuring device operatively coupled to the first tooth replica. The force measuring device is configured so as to measure force exerted on the first tooth replica by the orthodontic appliance. A method of measuring orthodontic force is also disclosed. 
Advanced Research and Technology Institute, Inc.
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A61C A61C
inventional inventional
Jie
Chen