Dentistry – Orthodontics – Bracket
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-14
2006-11-14
O'Connor, Cary E. (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Bracket
Reexamination Certificate
active
07134872
ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic bracket that includes coloring means for coloring to create a desired aesthetic appearance. The orthodontic bracket includes a bracket base, an arch wire slot formed in the bracket base, and a ligation cover hingedly connected to the bracket base and selectively rotatable relative to the bracket base between an open, non-ligating position relative to the arch wire slot and a closed, ligating position relative to the arch wire slot. According to one embodiment, the coloring means a colored dye or pigment impregnating the thermoplastic resin from which the bracket base and/or ligation cover are formed. According to another embodiment, the coloring means for coloring comprises a curable resin containing a colored dye or pigment that has been applied and cured over at least a portion of the bracket base and/or ligation cover.
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Abels Norbert
Backes Claus-H.
O'Connor Cary E.
Workman Nydegger
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