Orthodontic bracket and positioning system

Details Orthodontic bracket and positioning system Orthodontic bracket and positioning system

2005-06-07

2005-06-07

Bumgarner, Melba (Department: 3732)

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Bracket

C433S003000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06902396

ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic bracket and positioning system for providing a compact and wingless orthodontic bracket. The orthodontic bracket and positioning system includes a base, a bracket member attached to the base, a vertical passage and a horizontal passage within the bracket, and a front slot within the bracket member for receiving an archwire. At least one ligature member extends through the vertical passage and about the archwire for securing the archwire within the front slot. The vertical passage is substantially traverse to the front slot for allowing the ligature member to extend about the archwire substantially traverse to the archwire. A gauge member is utilized to properly orient the orthodontic bracket and positioning system with respect to the longitudinal axis of the tooth.

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