Orthodontic bracket

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1979-02-16

1980-10-14

Peshock, Robert

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Bracket

A61C 300

Patent

active

042278767

ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic bracket is provided which comprises a pair of spaced apart arch wire securement members, each having an opening with a flared mouth. The members are secured at opposite ends of a base which base is securable to the anterior surface of a tooth. An auxiliary bracket is secured to the base between the members which bracket includes a slot that extends in a straight line which traverses the openings of the members. The auxiliary bracket includes a vertically extending channel for receipt of an insert bracket which has an enlarged head which is in the shape of said spaced apart members. Said spaced apart members and said enlarged head include an opening with a flared mouth to enable self-locking of an arch wire in the openings of said members.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2265420 (1941-12-01), Brusse et al.
patent: 2915824 (1959-12-01), Kesliny
patent: 3164901 (1965-01-01), Wallshein
patent: 3178822 (1965-04-01), Fogel et al.
patent: 3327393 (1967-06-01), Brader

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