(under subclass 2.1) Processes in which the product is related to dentistry, including the treatment of teeth or gums or the replacement of teeth; parts, subcombinations, or intermediates thereof or therefor.
(1) Note. The products here may be used by a dentist or by a non-dentist.
(2) Note. Orthodontics which may be attached to the teeth are proper for placement here if the intent is impermanence. Permanent dental prostheses are placed in subclasses 2.24+, especially subclasses 2.26+ if intended to replace mineralized portion of the body such as a tooth.
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2.24+, for permanent implantable tooth prostheses, especially subclasses 2.26+ if intended to replace mineralized portion of the body.
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433, Dentistry, for methods, apparatus, implements, and devices relating to the treatment of teeth or gums or the replacement of teeth, or for methods normally performed by a dentist, especially
2+, for orthodontics. Class 433 provides for the articles while Class 428 provides for the stock-materials. 523, Synthetic Resins or Natural Rubbers, for solid polymer containing compositions or process of preparing, especially
105+, for nonmedicated composition or process of preparing, which is specifically intended for contact with living animal tissue (other than apparel) such as composition for dental or