Orthodontic bracket

Details Orthodontic bracket Orthodontic bracket

1993-04-07

1994-04-12

Weiss, John G.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Bracket

433 10, A61C 300

Patent

active

053021169

ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic bracket is provided for use with an arch wire to apply corrective forces to a tooth. The bracket includes a vertical member having a slot formed therein for receiving the arch wire and a wide base horizontal member connected to the vertical member. The vertical member is positioned gingivally with respect to the horizontal member. The horizontal member includes opposing first and second ends that extend away from the vertical member and define a pair of spaced-apart wire engaging points engageable with the arch wire during treatment.

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Unitek Corporation flyer illustrating the "Unitwin" bracket.
Unitek Product Catalog illustrating the "Glance" bracket.
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