Orthodontic appliance with placement enhancement structure

Details Orthodontic appliance with placement enhancement structure Orthodontic appliance with placement enhancement structure

2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Manahan, Todd E. (Department: 3732)

Dentistry

Orthodontics

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C433S017000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06893257

ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic appliance that is adapted for bonding directly to the enamel surface of a patient's tooth has structure for enhancing placement of the appliance on the tooth surface. The structure facilitates gripping the appliance by a hand instrument so that the appliance does not unduly shift or rock during a bonding procedure. In certain aspects of the invention, the placement enhancement structure comprises one or more protrusions located along sides of the appliance, and optionally some of the protrusions are located within a recess that extends along an occlusal or gingival side of the appliance.

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