Dentistry – Orthodontics – Bracket
Patent
1995-06-02
1998-09-29
Lucchesi, Nicholas D.
Dentistry
Orthodontics
Bracket
433 10, A61C 300
Patent
active
058138528
ABSTRACT:
An orthodontic bracket is provided including a plastic bracket main member (1) having a wire slot (2) and tie-wings (3). A reinforcing member (11) having a retention groove (14) is embedded in the bracket main member (1) such that the wire slot (2) is reinforced by the retention groove (14) of reinforcing member (11). An orthodontic arch wire used in orthodontic treatment is retained by the retention groove (14) of the reinforcing member (11). The reinforcing member (11) also includes a groove (16) delineating a vertical slot for receiving auxiliary apparatuses such as uprighting springs and rotation springs such that orthodontic treatment requiring such apparatuses can be suitably performed using plastic brackets.
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GAC International, Inc.
Lucchesi Nicholas D.
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