Dentistry – Orthodontics – Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
Patent
1995-05-10
1997-07-29
Lucchesi, Nicholas D.
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
433 18, A61C 300
Patent
active
056516720
ABSTRACT:
A force module useful in moving individual malpositioned teeth or entire dental arches during orthodontic therapy includes an elongated body made of art elastomeric material, with couplings at each end of the body for connection to selected orthodontic appliances. The couplings are preferably spaced inwardly from opposite ends of the body to reduce bending stresses, and optionally an enlarged head of the body is provided to retain each coupling in place. In certain embodiments, the body has an enlarged middle section to reduce likelihood of fracture. A resilient core made of a metallic material is optionally received in the body to enhance the stiffness of the force module.
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Cleary James D.
Jordan Russell A.
Christoff James D.
Griswold Gary L.
Kirn Walter N.
Lucchesi Nicholas D.
Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
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