Abstract

There is provided an orthodontic brush (1) for use by dental patients having braces. The brush (1) has a pair of wire brushes (4) elastically attached to a handle (2) and it is able to clean difficultly accessible areas of brackets, orthodontic wires and mounting elements. Due to the elasticity of the wire brushes (4) and the narrow gap between these the orthodontic brush (1) keeps a significant pressure against the brackets, tubes, and wires resulting in better removal of plaque. Moreover, the present brush (1) has the ability to go around the orthodontic wire, and in addition underneath the orthodontic wire.

IPC Classes  ?

• A46B 9/04 - Position or arrangement of bristles in relation to surface of the brush body, e.g. inclined, in rows, in groups for toothbrushes
• A46B 5/00 - Brush bodiesHandles integral with brushware

Abstract

An improved, removable and adjustable arch wire is presented, in particular a transpalatal arch wire (TPA) and a lower lingual arch wire (LLA). The TPA and the LLA comprises a heavy orthodontic wire, and double over ends which can be attached to sheaths (3) at the molar tubes. The wire has an extended loop (2a, 2b, 20a, 20b) immediately adjacent to the double over ends, which facilitates better fixation with a ligature wire. When the double over ends are attached to the sheaths (3), an aperture (1) is formed between the double over ends and the sheaths. In this situation, the ligature wire can be wound between the loop (2a, 2b, 20a, 20b) and the aperture (1).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61C 7/26 - Arch wire attachments
• A61C 7/28 - Securing arch wire to bracket