Dentistry – Orthodontics – Bracket
Patent
1992-06-01
1994-04-19
Mancene, Gene
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Bracket
433 9, 433 24, A61C 300
Patent
active
053040619
ABSTRACT:
A cutout or dimple is provided in an orthodontic bracket and is sized to receive a projection of a measuring instrument to facilitate positioning of the bracket on a tooth. Preferably, the cutout is a conical dimple sized to receive the tip of a Boone gauge or other measuring instrument.
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OIS Orthodontics Cataloge, Summe 1992, p. 42, "Boone Bracket Positioning Gauge".
Cherichetti Cindy A.
Mancene Gene
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