Dentistry – Orthodontics – Bracket
Patent
1999-07-14
2000-11-07
Manahan, Todd E.
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Bracket
433 14, A61C 300
Patent
active
061427756
ABSTRACT:
A cap is releasably connected to an orthodontic bracket and covers tips of occlusal bracket tiewings in order to prevent contact of the bracket with the enamel of opposing dentition. The cap includes a section that extends at least partially along a channel of the bracket extending in a generally occlusal-gingival direction in order to help retain the cap in its intended position and prevent the cap from rotating relative to the bracket. In preferred embodiments, the cap is made of a stain-resistant aesthetically pleasing material. Optionally, the cap serves as a ligature in order to retain an archwire in an archwire slot of the bracket.
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Cleary James D.
Hansen James D.
Pospisil Jirina V.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Christoff James D.
Manahan Todd #E.
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