Device for positioning and protecting an orthodontic bracket

Details Device for positioning and protecting an orthodontic bracket Device for positioning and protecting an orthodontic bracket

1984-06-25

1985-06-18

Peshock, Robert

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Bracket

433 3, A61C 700

Patent

active

045239088

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a device, preferably of disposable type, for application to orthodontic brackets for retaining an orthodontic harmonic wire, either said brackets are of the type welded to an orthodontic band, or of the type supported on a plate for direct fastening. The device serves the purpose of facilitating the positioning of said orthodontic brackets on teeth, at a predetermined distance from the incisal edge thereof, and protecting the bracket from the entrance of the fastening cement, such a bracket having the slot and hooks for the binding of the orthodontic wire. The device comprises a shell part forming a housing for the slot element of the bracket, and a positioning part made to predetermined size and suitable to bear on the incisal edge of the tooth.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4014096 (1977-03-01), Dellinger
patent: 4134208 (1979-01-01), Pearlman

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