Method and apparatus for light-curing resin adhesives for orthod

Details Method and apparatus for light-curing resin adhesives for orthod Method and apparatus for light-curing resin adhesives for orthod

1997-03-13

1998-09-01

Lucchesi, Nicholas D.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Bracket

433 29, A61C 300

Patent

active

058001638

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for curing an adhesive resin by use of light in which the resin is disposed between a bottom surface of an orthodontic bracket and a tooth surface, wherein a curing tip enhancer of the present invention directs the light onto the adhesive when the bracket is disposed within a portion of the curing tip enhancer. Preferably, the light is directed onto the adhesive resin in a direction substantially parallel to the tooth surface. A portion of the interior surface of the bore of the curing tip enhancer is disposed at an angle so that the light is reflected onto the resin. A light-reflective interior surface of the bore increases the effectiveness of the curing tip enhancer because more radiant energy is reflected onto the resin.

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