Integrated ligature and orthodontic bracket

Details Integrated ligature and orthodontic bracket Integrated ligature and orthodontic bracket

1992-05-15

1993-12-14

Wilson, John J.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Bracket

433 15, A61C 300

Patent

active

052696812

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a ligature that has a defining formed shape and is affixed and integrated with the formed shape of the orthodontic bracket. The ligature can be repeatedly opened, closed, locked, or unlocked, in its integrated relation to the bracket. If necessary, the entire integrated ligature can be removed and replaced. Also, the removed ligature can be replaced by a similar ligature having a variance in the defining formed shape thereof. The integrated ligature has properties of, shape memory, elasticity, flexibility, and resistance to fatigue. The bracket has one or more arch wire receiving channels therein. The bracket also has, in addition to its relation to the integrated ligature, retention concavities in the upper and lower sides of the bracket to provide retention areas for auxiliary devices and/or supplemental ligatures. The integrated ligature and orthodontic bracket has a unique mechanical flexation response mechanism providing for continuous used and repeatable, opening, closing, locking and unlocking, of the ligature in its integrated relation to the bracket.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2548864 (1951-04-01), Brusse
patent: 3193930 (1965-07-01), Bien
patent: 3959880 (1976-06-01), Andrews
patent: 4149314 (1979-04-01), Nonnenmann
patent: 4419078 (1983-12-01), Pletcher
patent: 4492573 (1985-01-01), Hanson
patent: 4547153 (1985-10-01), Taylor
patent: 4614497 (1986-09-01), Kurz
patent: 4655708 (1987-04-01), Fujita
patent: 4669980 (1987-06-01), Degnan
patent: 4698017 (1987-10-01), Hanson
patent: 4712999 (1987-12-01), Rosenberg
patent: 4725229 (1988-02-01), Miller

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Integrated ligature and orthodontic bracket does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Integrated ligature and orthodontic bracket, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Integrated ligature and orthodontic bracket will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1700518