Device for adjusting tooth and/or jaw malpositions

Details Device for adjusting tooth and/or jaw malpositions Device for adjusting tooth and/or jaw malpositions

2004-09-09

2008-08-26

Rodriguez, Cris L. (Department: 3732)

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Means to transmit or apply force to tooth

C433S019000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07416409

ABSTRACT:
An appliance for adjusting tooth and/or jaw malpositions, includes an upper arch wire suitably to be attached to teeth on the upper jaw of a user; a lower arch wire suitably to be attached to teeth on the lower jaw of the user; and a force-transfer element for mechanically connecting the upper arch wire and the lower arch wire to each other. The force-transfer element has a first longitudinal axis and includes a first end comprising an angled section. The angled section has a first hole, the longitudinal axis of which is parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The force-transfer element also includes a second end which is opposite to the first end and has a second hole which is rotationally offset 90° relative to the first hole.

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International Search Report dated Feb. 24, 2005 issued for the underlying International Application No. PCT/DE2004/002017.

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