Incisor block

Details Incisor block Incisor block

1998-04-22

1999-09-28

Wilson, John J.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Means to transmit or apply force to tooth

433215, 433 24, 433 6, A61C 300

Patent

active

059576863

ABSTRACT:
An incisor block for mounting on the lingual surface of an incisor to produce separation between the upper and lower posterior teeth in deep bite patients. The incisor block has a block body and a positioning cap. The block body has a mounting surface designed to closely abut the lingual surface of the incisor, a biting surface and a thickness. Proximate to the incisor and extending toward the incisal surface when the block is mounted on the incisor is a positioning cap having a notch and a facial extension. Ferromagnetic recovery fragments may be positioned within the block body and positioning cap. The block is installed on the incisor by the method of first etching the tooth before placing an adhesive bonding agent on the etched tooth surface and the mounting surface of the incisor block. The incisor block is placed into position by placing the positioning cap against the incisal edge and pressing the mounting surface against the incisor's lingual surface. Positive placement is facilitated by engagement of the notch with the incisal edge. Once the adhesive is cured, the positioning cap of the incisor block may be fractured off with pliers and then trimmed to remove any rough material from the block body.

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