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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152520 | Orthodontic bracket and use thereof A bracket for attaching an arch wire to a tooth includes a dental plate with a back and a front, wherein the back is intended to be attached to a tooth by an adhesive connection, and also an arch wire holder for fastening the arch wire to the bracket, wherein the ar... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7837466 | Orthodontic apparatus and method An orthodontic device includes a bracket having a body and the body includes external surfaces. An archwire passageway is formed in the body. An aperture extends from one of the external surfaces of the body to the passageway. A pawl is attached to the body and incl... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7713057 | Oral mucous membrane protector for orthodontic applications An oral mucous membrane protector for orthodontic appliances formed of a protective element or member arranged on the distal end of the archwire that projects from the molar tube, covering or enveloping the archwire and fixing it to the molar tube by means of an ela... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7335021 | Methods and apparatus to facilitate orthodontic alignment of teeth An apparatus facilitates treatment of a tooth that is at least partially impacted. The apparatus includes a wire including a first end, a second end, and a substantially planar body extending therebetween. The first end is configured to couple to a tooth. The second... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7329120 | Orthodontic bracket with vertical slot and method of using same There is disclosed an orthodontic bracket comprising a body member having a gingival opening mesio-distally extending slot formed therein. The slot is sized and shaped to receive an archwire. The body member also comprising a vertical leg between the slot and a labi... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7247018 | Edgewise orthodontic bracket with character base An improved edgewise orthodontic bracket is disclosed. In one embodiment, a bracket comprises a single pair of opposing T-shaped tie wings which define an archwire slot therebetween. Notches are provided on each of the mesial and distal sides of the center leg of ea... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7234935 | Orthodontic bracket system comprising multiple brackets having multiple aligned slots An orthodontic bracket system includes a plurality of orthodontic brackets, each bracket sized and configured to be placed on a particular tooth of a patient during an orthodontic treatment procedure. Each bracket includes at least two arch wire slots that lie in di... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7063531 | Orthodontic bracket system A novel orthodontic bracket system comprised of orthodontic appliances, such as brackets or buccal tubes, with a vertical instead of conventional horizontal slot orientation. The occlusal-gingival slot orientation minimizes the risk of unintentional debonding of the... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7059854 | Abutment structure used exclusively in tooth implantation A dental abutment is provided with an axial through hole and is fastened at a lower segment thereof with an implant in conjunction with a cement which is infected into a threaded hole of the implant. An excess amount of the cement is forced out via the axial through... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7033171 | Molar tube lock A molar tube having a first face portion that is adapted to be adhered to a molar tooth, a second face portion, and a mesial-distal length dimension. There is a body portion disposed on the second face portion of the base portion, and the body portion comprises an u... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7033170 | Orthodontic bracket and clip An orthodontic bracket assembly has a bracket having base with a mounting portion for attachment to a patient's tooth, and a plurality of arms forming a bracket slot to receive a rectangular archwire. A clip can be removably inserted into the bracket slot along the ... | 04/25/2006 |
| 6984261 | Use of ceramics in dental and orthodontic applications The invention relates to uses of glasses and glass-ceramics in dental and orthodontic applications. ... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6913460 | Coupling for orthodontic assembly An orthodontic coupling includes a first portion and a second portion that are resiliently interconnected for movement toward and away from each other. The second portion is adapted for insertion into a passage of an orthodontic appliance, and the resilient connecti... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6910884 | Low profile orthodontic appliance An orthodontic appliance such as a bracket or buccal tube has an overall, low profile shape. The appliance includes a base having a thickness that is less in regions adjacent the archwire slot as compared to remaining regions. In certain embodiments, the base is pro... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6902396 | Orthodontic bracket and positioning system An orthodontic bracket and positioning system for providing a compact and wingless orthodontic bracket. The orthodontic bracket and positioning system includes a base, a bracket member attached to the base, a vertical passage and a horizontal passage within the brac... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6893257 | Orthodontic appliance with placement enhancement structure An orthodontic appliance that is adapted for bonding directly to the enamel surface of a patient's tooth has structure for enhancing placement of the appliance on the tooth surface. The structure facilitates gripping the appliance by a hand instrument so that the ap... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6887075 | Orthodontic appliance An orthodontic appliance comprises a base, a main body equipped on one side of the base, an archwire slot furnished to the main body, a convertible cap closing the archwire slot along the length direction, and stepwise portions provided at ends of the archwire slot ... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6799966 | Fluoropolymeric orthodontic article Disclosed is an orthodontic article that includes a fluoropolymer and that exhibits at least 0.001% transmittance at 546 nm when measured according to the Transmittance Test Procedure. ... | 10/05/2004 |
| 6733287 | Molar tube lock A molar tube having a first face portion that is adapted to be adhered to a molar tooth, a second face portion, and a mesial-distal length dimension. There is a body portion disposed on the second face portion of the base portion, and the body portion comprises an u... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6733285 | Orthodontic appliance with lingual retaining groove An appliance used in orthodontic treatment includes a retaining groove that is located directly adjacent a base of the appliance. The retaining groove is useful for keeping a wire segment or other item in place and in contact with a body of the appliance so that the... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6709268 | Orthodontic appliance with contoured retaining guide An appliance used in orthodontic treatment includes a retaining guide that extends outwardly in an occlusal and/or a gingival direction. The retaining guide presents a smoothly contoured, domed shape having a relatively low profile for avoiding contact with opposing... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6705862 | Advanced buccal tube A convertible buccal tube is disclosed which includes an arch wire slot covered by a separable cover. The cover includes a mesial or front flared portion to facilitate placing the end of an arch wire therein without undesirably stressing the cover. The cover is furt... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6506049 | Orthodontic brackets and convertible buccal tubes A new structure is provided for orthodontic devices comprising a bracket or a convertible buccal tube, both of which have a body with a mesial-distal extending arch wire receiving slot therein. Both have a slot closure member, also referred to as a jammin... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6428314 | Convertible buccal tube A convertible buccal tube which includes a base and a body extending from the base. The body includes an elongated first archwire slot and a cover plate extending across and enclosing a buccal side of the first archwire slot. The cover plate is integrally... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6341956 | Dental distractor An orthodontic dental distractor was invented for rapid orthodontic tooth movement and leveling treatment. The molars at two side of patients teeth are mounted respectively with a barrel band which fastens to a steel wire which in turn engages with the br... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6280185 | Orthodontic appliance with improved precipitation hardening martensitic alloy An orthodontic appliance such as a bracket or buccal tube is made of a stainless steel alloy that includes chromium, nickel and precipitates of titanium. The alloy imparts a relatively high strength to the appliance and is resistant to corrosion. Optional... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6241516 | Orthodontic device In an orthodontic device, a main body (1) has an opening (1a) formed to permit detachable passage of a principal wire and a flange (2) formed in a mesiodistal direction so that the device is fixed via said extension flange (2) to an band to be fitted over... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6217324 | Orthodontic hook assembly and appliance An orthodontic appliance includes brackets, an arch wire and a hook for receiving an elastic member. The hook is movable from a first position when the elastic is not positioned about the hook to a second position when the elastic member is positioned abo... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6217323 | Dental distractor An orthodontic dental distractor for rapid orthodontic tooth movement into a fresh extraction socket. The device includes a screw bar and a screw nut fixedly engaged with one end of the screw bar, a first joint engageable with one end of the screw bar nex... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6217322 | Low friction orthodontic appliance A low friction orthodontic appliance in the form of a solid one-piece buccal tube or a convertible buccal tube, which includes a lumen having a close-fit control portion at one end for receiving torque forces from an archwire and a loose-fit relieved port... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6183250 | Lock for orthodontic treatment A lock for orthodontic treatment comprises a holding member fixed to a molar band, and a spring wire having an end removably held by the holding member. The holding member is configured such that the end of the spring wire is held on the holding member by... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6126441 | Buccal tube Buccal tube consisting of a body (1) with a base section (2) which is to be attached to a tooth face, and of at least two tubular elements providing seats for corresponding archwires, which features a groove (5) on the vestibular side into which orthodont... | 10/03/2000 |
| 6089861 | Carrier for supporting orthodontic appliances An orthodontic assembly includes one or more orthodontic appliances that are releasably received in a carrier. The carrier has arms with outer end sections that are spaced apart from each other to present a channel therebetween. The outer end sections of ... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6086364 | Fixation mechanism for post and tube dental appliance A dental tube and post combination is disclosed, wherein the dental tube and post have, respectively, a mating projection and indentation so that when the mating portions are fitted together, it is unlikely that the tube and post will be inadvertently sep... | 07/11/2000 |
| 6053729 | Unitary substantially nickel free alloy injection molded orthodontic bracket The orthodontic appliance is metal injection molded as a unitary bracket, and is a made of a Stellite cobalt chromium alloy composition formulated to be substantially nickel-free, containing less than 1% nickel, in order to alleviate nickel allergic react... | 04/25/2000 |
| 6039564 | Buccal sheath and improved orthodontic system and method using same A buccal sheath for conducting orthodontic procedures for alignment or movement of a patient's teeth permits anterior-posterior and/or lateral expansion of a palatial arch of the patient. The buccal sheath has a slot located in the body of the sheath, the... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6036488 | Pivotal mounting boss for mandibular and maxillary arch expander and jaw repositioner An improved pivotal mounting boss for attachment to front or rear orthodontic bands on a mandibular arch expander and a maxillary arch expander. The pivotal mounting boss includes a base casing that is soldered or welded to the orthodontic band. A screw i... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6004131 | Blocked tube for braces and method of use The present invention provides a device and procedure for straightening and leveling of teeth anterior to the molar (chewing) teeth. The procedure utilizes a blocked tube having a channel and an extension and blocking wall. The extension extends from the ... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5931667 | Orthodontic apparatus and method Orthodontic brackets having tubular passages are bonded to at least six teeth in an upper or lower human dental arch, including at least two teeth other than molars, and a superflexible archwire is extended through all of the passages. The orthodontic bra... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5927971 | Orthodontic device A device for moving a tooth by combining translational motion with angular movement, comprising a holder attached to the tooth and provided with a device for attaching a pivotable element cooperating with a force exerting device. The pivotable element com... | 07/27/1999 |
