Ceramic orthodontic bracket and method of manufacturing

Details Ceramic orthodontic bracket and method of manufacturing Ceramic orthodontic bracket and method of manufacturing

1995-05-09

1997-10-28

O'Connor, Cary E.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Bracket

A61C 300

Patent

active

056811659

ABSTRACT:
A wide, shallow slot (60) is machined in the posterior surface (48) of a ceramic bracket (20). Thereafter a narrow, deep slot (70) is formed in the bracket (20). An elastomeric member (80) is positioned in the slot (70), and a plate (82) is secured in the slot (60) to close the slot (70). After the bracket (20) is mounted on the tooth (T) of a patient, the elastomeric member (80) is removed and is replaced by an appliance (A).

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