Orthodontic rubber band applicator

Details Orthodontic rubber band applicator Orthodontic rubber band applicator

1983-10-11

1985-04-23

Wilson, John J.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Tool

433141, A61C 300

Patent

active

045127395

ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic instrument designed for use by patients. An elongate rod has a greater-than-180 degree bend formed in its medial portion so that the opposite ends of the rod are disposed in coplanar, transversely spaced apart relation to one another at the part of the instrument that is opposite its medial portion. The bend is slightly greater than 180 degrees so that a first, or upper arm is obliquely disposed relative to the second, or lower arm of the instrument. The distal end of the first arm is bent upwardly about 45 degrees from the horizontal and the respective distal ends of the rod are provided with annular grooves to receive opposite ends of rubber bands of the type commonly used in orthodontics. The device is held in a vertical or horizontal plane when in use, and its flat profile enables the rubber bands to be applied and removed to and from hooks when the device is held in parallel or perpendicular relation to the surface of the tooth with which the respective hooks are associated.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3475818 (1969-11-01), Abrams
patent: 3861045 (1975-01-01), Canter et al.
patent: 4001940 (1977-01-01), Cusato
patent: 4127940 (1978-12-01), Shilliday
patent: 4330271 (1982-05-01), Anderson

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