An orthodontic bracket is disclosed having three archwire retention channels in the mesial-distal directions, a central channel and two side channels. The two side channels each include a pair of spaced apart inverted archwire retaining regions having a recess that opens generally towards the bracket base. Each such recess is for grasping or holding an archwire therein. Other aspects are directed to a self ligating orthodontic bracket system that includes a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of a bracket; embodiments that include an orthodontic appliance and method of producing and using the same, and preferably employed in a lingual orthodontic system, that includes friction reducing features between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire placed within the archwire slot.
A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
The present disclosure is directed, at least in part, to a self-ligating orthodontic bracket system that includes a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of a bracket. Embodiments of the orthodontic bracket system disclosed herein include a bracket body containing the archwire slot as well as tie wings for attaching various orthodontic devices (e.g., elastomeric bands) to the bracket. The rotatable member is rotatable in a first direction (e.g., counter clockwise) relative to a body of the bracket for securing or locking the archwire within the slot, and for rotating in an opposite direction (e.g., a clockwise direction) relative to the bracket body for unsecuring or unlocking the archwire so that it is substantially unrestrained from exiting the slot. Other embodiments include an orthodontic appliance and method of producing and using the same, and preferably employed in a lingual orthodontic system, that includes friction reducing features between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire placed within the archwire slot.
A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
The present disclosure is directed, at least in part, to a self ligating orthodontic bracket having a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of the bracket. Embodiments of the orthodontic bracket disclosed herein include a bracket body containing the archwire slot as well as tie wings for attaching various orthodontic devices (e.g., elastomeric bands) to the bracket. The rotatable member is rotatable in a first direction (e.g., counter clockwise) relative to a body of the bracket for securing or locking the archwire within the slot, and for rotating in an opposite direction (e.g., a clockwise direction) relative to the bracket body for unsecuring or unlocking the archwire so that it is substantially unrestrained from exiting the slot.
An orthodontic bracket is disclosed having three archwire retention channels in the mesial-distal directions, a central channel and two side channels. The two side channels each include a pair of spaced apart inverted archwire retaining regions having a recess that opens generally towards the bracket base. Each such recess is for grasping or holding an archwire therein. Other aspects are directed to a self ligating orthodontic bracket system that includes a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of a bracket; embodiments that include an orthodontic appliance and method of producing and using the same, and preferably employed in a lingual orthodontic system, that includes friction reducing features between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire placed within the archwire slot.
A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
The present disclosure is directed, at least in part, to a self ligating orthodontic bracket system that includes a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of a bracket. Embodiments of the orthodontic bracket system disclosed herein include a bracket body containing the archwire slot as well as tie wings for attaching various orthodontic devices (e.g., elastomeric bands) to the bracket. The rotatable member is rotatable in a first direction (e.g., counter clockwise) relative to a body of the bracket for securing or locking the archwire within the slot, and for rotating in an opposite direction (e.g., a clockwise direction) relative to the bracket body for unsecuring or unlocking the archwire so that it is substantially unrestrained from exiting the slot. Other embodiments include an orthodontic appliance and method of producing and using the same, and preferably employed in a lingual orthodontic system, that includes friction reducing features between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire placed within the archwire slot.
A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
An orthodontic appliance includes features for reducing friction between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire to be placed within the archwire slot. Other embodiments include a rounded exterior occlusal surface. Embodiments further include one or more receptacles for receiving an installation tool.
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dentists and orthodontists. Providing computer diagnostic analysis services in the field
of dentistry.
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An orthodontic bracket is disclosed having three archwire retention channels in the mesial-distal directions, a central channel and two side channels. The two side channels each include a pair of spaced apart inverted archwire retaining regions having a recess that opens generally towards the bracket base. Each such recess is for grasping or holding an archwire therein. Each of the side channels has an archwire retaining ridge extending gingivally-occlusally along the adjacent side of the bracket base between the two retaining regions of the channel. For each channel, its retaining ridge exerts a force on a portion of an archwire facing away from the archwire portion residing in the recesses of the retaining regions of the channel. The force on the archwire is directed toward the interiors of the recesses of the retaining regions for assisting in seating the archwire in the recesses.
The present disclosure is directed, at least in part, to a self ligating orthodontic bracket system that includes a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of a bracket. Embodiments of the orthodontic bracket system disclosed herein include a bracket body containing the archwire slot as well as tie wings for attaching various orthodontic devices (e.g., elastomeric bands) to the bracket. The rotatable member is rotatable in a first direction (e.g., counter clockwise) relative to a body of the bracket for securing or locking the archwire within the slot, and for rotating in an opposite direction (e.g., a clockwise direction) relative to the bracket body for unsecuring or unlocking the archwire so that it is substantially unrestrained from exiting the slot. Other embodiments include an orthodontic appliance and method of producing and using the same, and preferably employed in a lingual orthodontic system, that includes friction reducing features between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire placed within the archwire slot.
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A61C 7/16 - BracketsFixing brackets to teeth specially adapted to be cemented to teeth
An orthodontic bracket is disclosed having three archwire retention channels in the mesial-distal directions, a central channel and two side channels. The two side channels each include a pair of spaced apart inverted archwire retaining regions having a recess that opens generally towards the bracket base. Each such recess is for grasping or holding an archwire therein. Other aspects are directed to a self ligating orthodontic bracket system that includes a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of a bracket; embodiments that include an orthodontic appliance and method of producing and using the same, and preferably employed in a lingual orthodontic system, that includes friction reducing features between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire placed within the archwire slot.
A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
The present disclosure is directed, at least in part, to a self ligating orthodontic bracket having a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of the bracket. Embodiments of the orthodontic bracket disclosed herein include a bracket body containing the archwire slot as well as tie wings for attaching various orthodontic devices (e.g., elastomeric bands) to the bracket. The rotatable member is rotatable in a first direction (e.g., counter clockwise) relative to a body of the bracket for securing or locking the archwire within the slot, and for rotating in an opposite direction (e.g., a clockwise direction) relative to the bracket body for unsecuring or unlocking the archwire so that it is substantially unrestrained from exiting the slot.
An orthodontic appliance includes features for reducing friction between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire to be placed within the archwire slot. Other embodiments include a rounded exterior occlusal surface. Embodiments further include one or more receptacles for receiving an installation tool.
An orthodontic appliance includes features for reducing friction between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire to be placed within the archwire slot. Other embodiments include a rounded exterior occlusal surface. Embodiments further include one or more receptacles for receiving an installation tool.
An orthodontic bracket is disclosed having three archwire retention channels in the mesial-distal directions, a central channel and two side channels. The two side channels each include a pair of spaced apart inverted archwire retaining regions having a recess that opens generally towards the bracket base. Each such recess is for grasping or holding an archwire therein. Other aspects are directed to a self ligating orthodontic bracket system that includes a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of a bracket; embodiments that include an orthodontic appliance and method of producing and using the same, and preferably employed in a lingual orthodontic system, that includes friction reducing features between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire placed within the archwire slot.
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A61C 7/00 - Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
An orthodontic bracket is disclosed having three archwire retention channels in the mesial-distal directions, a central channel and two side channels. The two side channels each include a pair of spaced apart inverted archwire retaining regions having a recess that opens generally towards the bracket base. Each such recess is for grasping or holding an archwire therein. Each of the side channels has an archwire retaining ridge extending gingivally-occlusally along the adjacent side of the bracket base between the two retaining regions of the channel. For each channel, its retaining ridge exerts a force on a portion of an archwire facing away from the archwire portion residing in the recesses of the retaining regions of the channel. The force on the archwire is directed toward the interiors of the recesses of the retaining regions for assisting in seating the archwire in the recesses.
The present disclosure is directed, at least in part, to a self ligating orthodontic bracket having a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of the bracket. Embodiments of the orthodontic bracket disclosed herein include a bracket body containing the archwire slot as well as tie wings for attaching various orthodontic devices (e.g., elastomeric bands) to the bracket. The rotatable member is rotatable in a first direction (e.g., counter clockwise) relative to a body of the bracket for securing or locking the archwire within the slot, and for rotating in an opposite direction (e.g., a clockwise direction) relative to the bracket body for unsecuring or unlocking the archwire so that it is substantially unrestrained from exiting the slot.
An orthodontic appliance includes features for reducing friction between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire to be placed within the archwire slot. Other embodiments include a rounded exterior occlusal surface. Embodiments further include one or more receptacles for receiving an installation tool.
The present disclosure is directed, at least in part, to a self ligating orthodontic bracket having a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of the bracket. Embodiments of the orthodontic bracket disclosed herein include a bracket body containing the archwire slot as well as tie wings for attaching various orthodontic devices (e.g., elastomeric bands) to the bracket. The rotatable member is rotatable in a first direction (e.g., counter clockwise) relative to a body of the bracket for securing or locking the archwire within the slot, and for rotating in an opposite direction (e.g., a clockwise direction) relative to the bracket body for unsecuring or unlocking the archwire so that it is substantially unrestrained from exiting the slot.
Surgical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; Orthopedic articles; Suture materials; Orthodontic appliances; Orthodontic apparatus, namely, brackets, tubes, pins and wires; medical apparatus and instruments, excluding all of the following: patient membrane oxygenators and structural parts therefor, circuits for processing blood during cardiac surgery, ostomy appliances and devices (including pouches, flanges, skins, barriers, brackets and parts and fittings therefor), collection devices for incontinent patients and parts and fittings therefor, and urinary and faecal incontinence devices.
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Orthodontic appliances. Retail store services and catalog ordering services, by mail and online, in respect of orthodontic appliances. Educational services; providing classes, seminars and workshops in the field of dentistry and orthodontics; providing a website featuring educational materials in the field of orthodontia. Providing a website in the field of orthodontics; providing diagnosis and treatment plans in the field of orthodontia; providing computerized diagnostic analysis services in the field of orthodontia; facial growth forecasting services in the orthodontic field, utilizing forecasting computer software; providing a website for use by dental professionals for diagnosis, analysis and treatment plans in the field of orthodontia.
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orthodontic appliances retail store services and catalog ordering services featuring orthodontic appliances educational services, namely, providing classes, seminars and workshops in the field of dentistry and orthodontics providing a website in the field of orthodontics; providing diagnosis and treatment plans in the field of orthodontia; providing computerized diagnostic analysis services in the field of orthodontia; facial growth forecasting services in the orthodontic field, utilizing forecasting computer software; providing a website for use by dental professionals for diagnosis, analysis and treatment plans in the field of orthodontia; providing a website featuring educational materials in the field of orthodontia
An orthodontic bracket is disclosed having three archwire retention channels in the mesial-distal directions, a central channel and two side channels. The two side channels each include a pair of spaced apart inverted archwire retaining regions having a recess that opens generally towards the bracket base. Each such recess is for grasping or holding an archwire therein. Each of the side channels has an archwire retaining ridge extending gingivally-occlusally along the adjacent side of the bracket base between the two retaining regions of the channel. For each channel, its retaining ridge exerts a force on a portion of an archwire facing away from the archwire portion residing in the recesses of the retaining regions of the channel. The force on the archwire is directed toward the interiors of the recesses of the retaining regions for assisting in seating the archwire in the recesses.
An orthodontic bracket is provided that includes a cover and a base, wherein the cover can be rotated over an arch wire slot in the base portion. The present bracket invention operates to close when a frangible portion is severed upon initiating rotation of the cover, such that the cover rotates about a hinge, which may include a pin or axle. In one embodiment of the invention, the pin or axle can be moved laterally and/or vertically after the frangible portion is severed. Preferably, the bracket is manufactured to form one piece, such as using an injection molding, machining, or casting process. The bracket offers economical advantages because additional subsequent assembly is not required to attach a cover to a base.
An orthodontic appliance includes features for reducing friction between an interior of an archwire slot portion of the appliance and an archwire to be placed within the archwire slot. Other embodiments include a rounded exterior occlusal surface. Embodiments further include one or more receptacles for receiving an installation tool.
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Dental and orthodontic preparations; adhesive for dental use; dental composites. Dental and orthodontic apparatus and instruments; orthodontic appliances; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Arranging and conducting courses and seminars for dentists and orthodontists.
Surgical, medical and dental apparatus, instruments and articles; artificial teeth; suture materials; orthodontic instruments and articles, including orthodontic wires.
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DENTAL AND ORTHODONTIC PREPARATIONS DENTAL AND ORTHODONTIC APPARATUS; MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES TO DENTAL AND ORTHODONTIC MATERIALS BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND NEWSLETTERS RELATED TO DENTAL AND ORTHODONTIC SUBJECTS CONDUCTING CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES AND SEMINARS FOR DENTISTS AND ORTHODONTISTS PROVIDING COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF DENTISTRY
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(1) Dental and orthodontic preparations, namely, bonding and adhesive materials and components thereof, compositions for forming appliances and materials for preparing dental impressions.
(2) Dental and orthodontic laboratory equipment, namely welders for appliance fabrication and photocclusion analyzers and components and parts thereof.
(3) Dental instruments; dental and orthodontic apparatus, namely crowns, components for the realignment of teeth and containers for the storage and dispensing of such apparatus and for dental instruments.
(4) Books and pamphlets relating to dental and orthodontic subjects. (1) Consulting services in the field of management of dental and orthodontic practices.
(2) Providing analysis of orthodontic supply needs and patient records; providing computer diagnostic analysis services in the field of dentistry.
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Dental and Orthodontic Preparations Dental and Orthodontic Laboratory Equipment Dental and Orthodontic Apparatus and Instruments Book and Pamphlets Related to Dental and Orthodontic Subjects Consulting Services in the Field of Managing Dental and Orthodontic Practices; and Providing Computer Analysis of Orthodontic Supply Needs and Patient Records Conducting Continuing Education Classes and Seminars for Dentists and Orthodontists Providing Computer Diagnostic Analysis Services in the Field of Dentistry
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[ Dental and Orthodontic Preparations ] [ Dental and Orthodontic Laboratory Equipment ] Dental and Orthodontic Apparatus and Instruments [ Books and Pamphlets Related to Dental and Orthodontic Subjects ] [ Consulting Services in the Field of Managing Dental and Orthodontic Practices; Providing Analysis of Orthodontic Supply Needs and Patient Records ] [ Conducting Continuing Education Classes and Seminars for Dentists and Orthodontists ] [ Providing Computer Diagnostic Analysis Services in the Field of Dentistry ]
DENTAL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS USABLE FOR CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY AND ORTHODONTIA-NAMELY, BANDS AND BANDING MATERIALS, ATTACHMENTS, APPLIANCES, FASTENING, BRACKETS, BAND AND ATTACHMENT PREWELDED ASSEMBLIES, CROWNS, WIRES, CLASPS, AND INSTRUMENTS
DENTAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, PARTICULARLY THOSE USABLE FOR CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY AND ORTHODONTIA, SUCH AS BANDS AND BANDING MATERIALS, ATTACHMENTS, APPLIANCES, FASTENINGS, BRACKETS, BAND AND ATTACHMENT PREWELDED ASSEMBLIES,CROWNS, WIRES, CLASPS, AND INSTRUMENTS
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DENTAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT, PARTICULARLY THOSE USABLE FOR CHILDREN'S DENTISTRY AND ORTHODONTIA, SUCH AS BANDS AND BANDING MATERIALS, ATTACHMENTS, FASTENINGS, BRACKETS, BAND AND ATTACHMENT PREWELDED ASSEMBLIES, CROWNS, WIRES, CLASPS, INSTRUMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS
