Apparatus for orthodontic treatment

Details Apparatus for orthodontic treatment Apparatus for orthodontic treatment

1988-05-04

1990-03-20

Peshock, Robert

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Means to transmit or apply force to tooth

A61C 700

Patent

active

049097342

ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic apparatus using an elastic member having a first and second portion fixed to anchor points which are selectively placed on anchor teeth, both anchor teeth being in the same selected dental arch and both anchor teeth on the same buccal or lingual face of the selected arch, or on the same selected posterior or anterior face of each anchor tooth. The elastic member is operative to engage and exert muscle balance, alter forces selectively either to lingual or buccal faces of the dental arches. The elastic member comprises polymer tube portions joined by bifurcated fixtures.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3997970 (1976-12-01), Hodgson
patent: 4245986 (1981-01-01), Andrews

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