Dentistry – Orthodontics – Bracket
Patent
1995-12-19
1998-01-27
O'Connor, Cary E.
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Bracket
433 24, 433 29, A61C 700
Patent
active
057116652
ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic bracket includes a base with a central opening, and a body with a passage aligned with the opening. A curing light assembly includes an outer end portion that is removably received in the passage for curing adhesive beneath the central section of the bracket body. Once the adhesive beneath the central section of the bracket body has cured to temporarily tack the bracket base to the patient's tooth, adhesive extruded from the peripheral edge of the bracket base can be readily removed without dislodging the bracket from its intended position.
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Adam Randall E.
Preston Leonard A.
Christoff James D.
Griswold Gary L.
Kirn Walter N.
Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing
O'Connor Cary E.
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