Aesthetic plastic orthodontic bracket with load bearing framewor

Details Aesthetic plastic orthodontic bracket with load bearing framewor Aesthetic plastic orthodontic bracket with load bearing framewor

1994-10-14

1997-01-28

O'Connor, Cary E.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Bracket

A61C 300

Patent

active

055973027

ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic bracket has a load bearing framework embedded in a plastic body. The framework includes archwire-engaging end portions that are coplanar with a lingual side of an archwire slot. The end portions faciliate control of movement of the bracket and the associated tooth. A buccolabial surface of the bracket is roughened to enhance aesthetics.

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