Dentistry – Orthodontics – Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
Patent
1985-01-28
1986-03-04
Wilson, John J.
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
433 7, 433 23, A61C 300
Patent
active
045739145
ABSTRACT:
An improved means of providing adjustable relative pressure between teeth in a fixed-type formative orthodontic appliance employed to increase dental arch size in a treatment plan to overcome crowding or malocclusion is defined. The mechanism is attached to a tooth band means and includes a special screw and arm assembly which is connected to an appropriate tooth pressure-applying clasp. Adjustment of the device may be accomplished by other than a skilled practitioner due to the tooth-band-mounting of the adjustment mechanism. Incorporation of the mechanism in an orthodontic appliance permits desirable reduction in the required bulk of the appliance.
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