Dentistry – Orthodontics – Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
Patent
1994-01-03
1995-03-21
O'Connor, Cary E.
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Means to transmit or apply force to tooth
433 24, A61C 300
Patent
active
053990889
ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic wire for selectively moving teeth is provided. The wire comprises a first layer made from a first metallic material, and a second layer made from a second material, wherein the wire exhibits a predetermined degree of springback suitable for the selective movement of teeth. The first layer is preferably of a material which, because of its mechanical properties, would be suitable for use as an orthodontic wire by itself, and wherein the second layer is preferably of a material which has less elasticity than the material of the first layer, and this wire is capable of delivering a light, substantially continuous force to teeth when used in orthodontic treatment. The wire further has a cross-sectional area, and, when used in the orthodontic treatment of teeth, the wire can deliver a force which is lighter than that delivered by a wire of identical cross-sectional area made solely from the first layer. A method for selectively moving teeth is also provided, and utilizes the same wire.
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