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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120129118 | Orthodontic Buccal Tube Provided is an orthodontic buccal tube, which is capable of preventing glue from flowing out towards a boundary between a tooth (300) and a base (100), being firmly attached to a face of the tooth (300), and being easily removed from the face of the... | 05/24/2012 |
| 20120070794 | FUNCTIONALIZED ADHESIVE COATED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES Provided are methods for making adhesive coated orthodontic appliances having a silane treated metallic bonding surface, and related assemblies. Exemplary methods of making an adhesive coated orthodontic appliance include providing a metallic bonding surface on the orth... | 03/22/2012 |
| 20120028221 | Dental Splint Device and Methods for Making and Using Same A dental splint, a method for fabricating and installing same is disclosed for stabilizing mobile or unstable teeth. The dental splint comprises a one-piece extracoronal component customized to the dentition of a patient, wherein the one-piece extracoronal component is ... | 02/02/2012 |
| 20120009538 | Orthodontic Bracket Provided is an orthodontic bracket that is capable of a more effective three-dimensional motion and particularly an effective motion on the tooth surface. Specifically provided is an orthodontic bracket which comprises a substrate surface that is bonded to the tooth sur... | 01/12/2012 |
| 20110311933 | ORTHODONTIC DEVICE Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations at least one tooth-bonding-pad is slidably mounted to an archwire. In some implementations, the archwire passes through the at least one tooth-bonding-pad and in some other implementations... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110311932 | ORTHODONTIC DEVICE Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some implementations at least one tooth-bonding-pad is directly attached to an archwire.... | 12/22/2011 |
| 20110300501 | LIGATING DEVICE FOR ARCH WIRES OR ORTHODONTIC WIRES AND RESPECTIVE METHOD FOR THE APPLICATION OF AN ARCH WIRE OR AN ORTHODONTIC WIRE The present invention relates to a ligating device (1) for arch wires or orthodontic wires, comprising a bondable base (2), for coupling to the tooth, and a main body (3), said main body (3) having a slot (4), suitable for receiving a ... | 12/08/2011 |
| 20110287378 | ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE WITH ENCODED INFORMATION FORMED IN THE BASE The present disclosure is directed, at least in part, to a self ligating orthodontic bracket having a rotatable member for securing an archwire within a slot of the bracket. Embodiments of the orthodontic bracket disclosed herein include a bracket body containing the ar... | 11/24/2011 |
| 20110250557 | DENTAL ADHESIVE AND METHOD OF USE A dental adhesive composition comprising (i) at least one non-acidic polymerizable monomer having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group, (ii) optionally one or more acidic compounds, (iii) at least one photoinitiator, (iv) at least one solvent, and (v) about 0-40... | 10/13/2011 |
| 20110236848 | HIGH/LOW BRACKET PLACEMENTS ON LINGUAL SURFACES An orthodontic bracket system used on the anterior lower teeth includes a plurality of alternating high-low brackets which is made up of a subplurality of high brackets and low brackets. The plurality of alternating high-low brackets are fixed to the anterior teeth, nam... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110229838 | ORTHODONTIC COMPOSITION WITH POLYMERIC FILLERS Orthodontic adhesives are claimed which use polymeric filler particles with defined particle size characteristics. The particle size characteristics are controlled such that these adhesives provide comparable mechanical retention and cohesive strength of conventional or... | 09/22/2011 |
| 20110212406 | HOT MELT DENTAL MATERIALS AND DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME Example embodiments of the present invention include hot melt dental adhesive materials that can create a reversible bond. In addition, example embodiments of the present invention include hot melt dental impression materials that can be used to accurately and efficient... | 09/01/2011 |
| 20110207072 | BRACKET SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PLANNING AND PRODUCING A BRACKET SYSTEM FOR THE CORRECTION OF TOOTH MALPOSITIONS The invention relates to a method for planning a bracket system (1) for the correction of malpositions of teeth (2), comprising a plurality of brackets (3) and an arch (4) wherein at least one platelet (6) per tooth is mounted on certa... | 08/25/2011 |
| 20110189623 | Orthodontic Bracket Disclosed herein is an orthodontic bracket which can be firmly attached to a tooth surface and can also be easily detached from the tooth surface after having been used. The orthodontic bracket includes a plurality of channels formed in a bonding surface of a base. Each... | 08/04/2011 |
| 20110171591 | ORTHODONTIC COMPOSITION WITH HEAT MODIFIED MINERALS The invention provides an orthodontic composition, related methods and packaged articles that include a hardenable component, a hardener, and a heat-modified inorganic mineral filler. The composition displays improved hardened remnant cleanup compared with compositions ... | 07/14/2011 |
| 20110039224 | REUSABLE MULTI-PIECE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES Multi-piece, reusable orthodontic appliances that include a support assembly to be bonded to a tooth and a corrective assembly adapted to receive an archwire and direct corrective forces exerted by the archwire to the tooth. The support assembly is releasably engaged wi... | 02/17/2011 |
| 20110033811 | ORTHODONTIC BRACKET SYSTEM AND METHOD An orthodontic bracket and method is disclosed. The method includes providing a plurality of orthodontic brackets that each include a main body portion having at least a first tunnel extending transversely therethrough. The main body portion is adapted to be bonded to t... | 02/10/2011 |
| 20100304321 | FIVE SEGMENT ORTHODONTIC ARCH WIRE AND ORTHODONTIC APPARATUS MADE THEREOF The present invention relates to an arch wire that is used during orthodontic treatment. In accordance to the present invention a five segment orthodontic arch wire to provide a track for movement of teeth for correcting misalignment of teeth, said arch wire generally h... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100285419 | ORTHODONTIC ARTICLE HAVING PARTIALLY HARDENED COMPOSITION AND RELATED METHOD An orthodontic article is provided for bonding to a tooth structure comprising an orthodontic appliance, a layer of partially hardened hardenable composition adjacent the appliance, and a bonding adhesive adjacent the partially hardened hardenable composition. A method ... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100209866 | Intermaxillary Fixation Bonded Bracket Assembly An inter-maxillary fixation bracket having a top section having a mechanism for permitting attachment of a connection device and a base integrated with the top section where the base has grooves embedded on its underside for application of a dental adhesive such that a ... | 08/19/2010 |
| 20100159413 | UV AND CHEMICAL CURE BLOCKING DENTAL TEMPLATE A dental template formed of an ultraviolet light-blocking or chemical cure inhibition material configured to restrict the curing of excess adhesive flash during the bonding of orthodontic devices to teeth. The dental template is configured to be positioned over a patien... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100092903 | TOOTH BONDING PAD WITH WIRE RETAINING PORTIONS AND RELATED METHODS A tooth bonding pad (22) is configured for orthodontic applications and includes a main body (26) and a ligating structure (24) adjacent to the main body. The ligating structure includes a channel (48) that is configured to receive a correcti... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20090298003 | Self-Ligating Orthodontic Bracket A self-ligating orthodontic bracket, comprising a main body provided with a slot at one end of the top thereof for placing an arch wire therein and a base fixed to the bottom of the main body, is adhered to the outer surface of a tooth via the bottom of the base and is ... | 12/03/2009 |
| 20090280450 | PRE-FORMED HARD-SHELL ATTACHMENT DEVICES FOR DENTAL APPLIANCES A dental appliance attachment device includes a rigid, substantially non-deformable shell having a hollow interior and an exterior surface defining an external configuration of the attachment device. A curable, adhesive filler is provided in the interior of the shell. T... | 11/12/2009 |
| 20090233252 | ASSEMBLIES, METHODS, AND KITS INCLUDING A COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL The present invention provides assemblies, kits, and methods including a compressible material. Optionally, a hardenable dental composition (e.g., an adhesive or primer) is in contact with the compressible material for bonding a dental article (e.g., an orthodontic appl... | 09/17/2009 |
| 20090176182 | SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES FOR DENTAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT Dental implant placement may be facilitated using a guide and/or placement system. The guide may allow an appropriate position for a dental implant to be determined. The placement system may position the guide in a patient.... | 07/09/2009 |
| 20090117508 | Adjustable orthodontic apparatus An adjustable orthodontic apparatus is provided and the apparatus comprises: at least one base plate comprising opposing sides, a first side being a tooth engaging side and a second side comprising a plurality of vertical and horizontal columns of protrusions and plural... | 05/07/2009 |
| 20090068610 | DENTAL BRACKETS OR ATTACHMENTS AND METHODS AND DEVICES FOR USING THE SAME A method of attaching an orthodontic attachment to a patient's tooth with a photo-sensitive adhesive includes placing the attachment with a photosensitive adhesive applied thereto against a surface of the patient's tooth with the photosensitive adhesive in contact with ... | 03/12/2009 |
| 20090017411 | NARROW CERAMIC SELF-LIGATING ORTHODONTIC BRACKET A ceramic orthodontic bracket has a centrally located clip for retaining an archwire in an archwire slot. The body of the bracket includes a mesial section, a distal section, and a bridge section, wherein the bridge section extends through, and retains, the clip. The br... | 01/15/2009 |
| 20090011381 | Mechanical Device for Use In Orthodontics The invention relates to a mechanical device for use in orthodontics. The inventive device essentially comprises a base (2) which is cemented onto a tooth (1) and a cap or closure element (3) which is mounted on the base (2). According to the... | 01/08/2009 |
| 20080293004 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INDIRECT ORTHODONTIC BONDING OF BRACKETS AND/OR TUBES The illustrated embodiment of the invention is an apparatus for use in bonding a plurality of brackets and/or tubes to a specific patient's teeth which includes a resilient orthodontic indirect bonding tray having at least one buccal and/or lingual surface. The pluralit... | 11/27/2008 |
| 20080286710 | PACKAGED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE AND ADHESIVE MATERIAL A packaged orthodontic assembly includes a container with a chamber and an orthodontic appliance received in the chamber. A quantity of a first orthodontic adhesive material is applied by the manufacturer to the base of the orthodontic appliance. A second orthodontic ad... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080233530 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR BONDING ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES USING PHOTOCURABLE ADHESIVE MATERIAL A bonding tray for indirect bonding of orthodontic appliances includes a body adapted to fit over at least a portion of the dental arch. One or more orthodontic appliances are releasably connected to the body, and a photocurable adhesive material extends across the base... | 09/25/2008 |
| 20080187878 | MULTI-LAYER ADHESIVES AND METHODS FOR BONDING ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES TO TOOTH STRUCTURE The present invention provides multi-layer adhesives and methods that are useful for bonding orthodontic appliances to a tooth structure. The multi-layer adhesives can be precoated on an orthodontic appliance, or alternatively, they can be provided on an adhesive delive... | 08/07/2008 |
| 20080113310 | ORTHODONTIC SUSPENSION BRACKET AND METHOD OF USE An orthodontic appliance for attachment to a tooth with adhesive is provided that resists debonding due to impact. The appliance is provided with a compliant interface between the adhesive and the point of impact. An appliance may be provided with an orthodontic bracket... | 05/15/2008 |
| 20080096150 | DENTAL ARTICLES, METHODS, AND KITS INCLUDING A COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL The present invention provides dental articles, kits, and methods including a compressible material. The compressible material optionally includes a hardenable dental composition (e.g., an adhesive or primer) that can be useful for bonding the dental article (e.g., an o... | 04/24/2008 |
| 20080085486 | Malleable Orthodontic Bracket An orthodontic device includes a bracket that has a bracket pad with a first side that is intermittently etched. The bracket pad is malleable so that it can be configured to conform to a tooth. The bracket pad is composed of a single layer of material and is configured ... | 04/10/2008 |
| 20080070184 | AESTHETIC SELF-LIGATING ORTHODONTIC BRACKET A self-ligating orthodontic bracket for captivating an archwire with a tooth. The bracket includes a bracket body mountable to a tooth and a self-ligating mechanism having an archwire slot and a ligating slide. The ligating slide is movable between an open position in w... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080070183 | MOLAR APPLIANCE FOR AN ORTHODONTIC BRACE An orthodontic appliance in one aspect for a maxillary second molar tooth is pre-adjusted to provide a distal offset that is in the range of about 6 degrees to about 10 degrees and a torque that is greater in a negative direction than about −15 degrees. In another asp... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080044787 | PACKAGED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE WITH USER-APPLIED ADHESIVE A packaged assembly includes a container with a chamber and an orthodontic appliance received in the chamber. The assembly also includes a quantity of orthodontic adhesive material that is received on a release surface in the chamber. The appliance is detachably mounted... | 02/21/2008 |
