Crimpable orthodontic hook

Details Crimpable orthodontic hook Crimpable orthodontic hook

1992-08-07

1994-04-26

Mancene, Gene

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Arch wire attachment

433 17, A61C 300

Patent

active

053061420

ABSTRACT:
An improved orthodontic device defining an anchor for an elastic, ligature or spring along an archwire or a stop on a wire member, which includes a crimpable hook or stop having a tubular body with inner wire-engaging surfaces coated with an abrasive material to produce an anti-sliding and anti-rotating engagement with the wire when crimped down upon the wire.

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