Self-ligating orthodontic bracket

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2010-09-23

2011-10-04

Manahan, Todd E (Department: 3776)

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Bracket

Reexamination Certificate

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08029276

ABSTRACT:
According to one embodiment of the invention, a self-ligating orthodontic bracket apparatus has a body with an archwire slot, a lingual surface for mounting to a tooth and a guide track. The body and guide track form facing surfaces. A clip is engaged between the facing surfaces and is slideably movable in the guide track between an open position such that the archwire slot can receive an archwire and a closed position in which the clip can retain the archwire in the slot. The clip is dimensioned to extend the entire length and height of the slot in the bracket when in the closed position.

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F-1000 Self-Ligating Bracket, Leone S.p.a. Orthodontics and Implantology, Via P. a Quaracchi, 50, 50019 Sesto Florentino, Firenze, Italy, www.leone.it, 2 pages.

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