Spring loop retainer and method of making same

Details Spring loop retainer and method of making same Spring loop retainer and method of making same

1999-07-19

2000-10-24

Manahan, Todd E.

Dentistry

Orthodontics

Means to transmit or apply force to tooth

A61C 300

Patent

active

061357677

ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic appliance for correcting minor incisor irregularities and/or retaining incisors in orthodontically corrected positions, which includes a labial plate engaging the labial surfaces of the incisors, a lingual bar or plate engaging the lingual incisal surfaces, and shape memory wire interconnecting the ends of the labial plate with the lingual bar and resiliently urging the plate and bar toward each other so that when the appliance is mounted on the teeth of a patient, it will actively and continuously grip the incisors for tooth control and to prevent dislodgement.

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