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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7172416 | Screw device for orthodontic treatment A screw device for orthodontic treatment comprises a screw-body part, a platform part integrally formed with the screw-body part, and a head part. The head part is detachable from and exposed outside the screw-body part and is operatable to hook a spring (or rubber ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7160106 | Archwire assembly with stops An archwire assembly comprises an archwire with a crimpable sleeve adapted to slidably move along the archwire so as to be positioned between two adjacent brackets of orthodontic braces. The archwire assembly further includes a stop applied to the archwire and adapt... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7070410 | Orthodontic device for attachment to orthodontic wire An orthodontic device allows direct attachment to orthodontic wires. A force module central portion is coupled to upper and lower end caps. The end caps have clip members that permit direct clipping onto the orthodontic wires to thereby retain the force module on th... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7025317 | Methods and apparatus for suspending fixtures The invention includes an angle bracket with a hole for a fastener and a flange for coupling a wire to the angle bracket. The flange is lanced and it is coupled to the wire by crimping. According to a first embodiment of the invention, the flange is provided with tw... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6976839 | Auxiliary device for the segmental distalization of the canine-to-molar posterior maxillary area in orthodontic treatments Auxiliary element for the segmented distalization of the posterior jawbone sector from canine to molar in orthodontic treatment. The element consists of two elements, a mesial segment composed of an anterior enlargement which with its inner base is fixed to t... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6960081 | Orthodontic brackets with elongate film hinge An orthodontic bracket comprises a bracket base, an arch wire slot configured to receive an arch wire, a ligation cover, an elongate film hinge that interconnects the bracket base and ligation cover, and a cam structure. The ligation cover is selectively rotatable a... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6960080 | Orthodontic brackets with elongate film hinge An orthodontic bracket comprises a bracket base, an arch wire slot configured to receive an arch wire, a ligation cover, an elongate film hinge that interconnects the bracket base and ligation cover, and a cam structure. The ligation cover is selectively rotatable a... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6722878 | Lingual archwire forming appliance A lingual archwire forming appliance for adapting a wire to the lingual surfaces of a patient's teeth during the construction of a bonded lingual archwire retainer. The appliance is composed of a handle attached to an arch-formed wire. The combination of the handle ... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6558160 | Attachment device for intra-oral orthodontic appliance An orthodontic attachment device connects an intra-oral appliance to other orthodontic components in the oral cavity. The attachment device is particularly useful for telescoping-type interarch appliances that tend to reposition one dental arch relative t... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6447290 | Protective element for use with dental braces The protective element includes a flexible, cotton flannel base portion and a wax portion which impregnates the base portion to produce a combination article, wherein the wax portion is formulated so that the combination article is sufficiently flexible t... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6358046 | Class II or III malocclusion correction appliance The orthodontic appliance for correction of Class II or III malocclusions attaches to the maxillary arch on an archwire adjacent to the first molar and to the mandibular arch on an archwire in the cuspid or bicuspid area, and applies a low continuous forc... | 03/19/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6309214 | Method of and apparatus for ligating orthodontic appliances A ligature for securing an orthodontic bracket to an orthodontic archwire is formed from nylon and comprises a thin, elongate member having sufficient tensile strength to withstand orthodontic forces. A locking member receives the ligature therethrough an... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6241518 | Apparatus and method for preventing tooth grinding in patients wearing braces The present invention provides an apparatus and method for preventing grinding of the upper and lower teeth of a person wearing braces. The apparatus provides a bite guard adapted to prevent grinding of the teeth of a person wearing braces, the bite guard... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6234792 | Orthodontic attachment means Orthodontic attachment means according to this invention comprises a ram which is an integral part of a plunger assembly, the ram being movable by means of a spring, a slotted cylinder rotatably attached to the ram, an aperture formed in the slotted cylin... | 05/22/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6203318 | Method of and apparatus for ligating orthodontic appliances A ligature for securing an orthodontic bracket to an orthodontic archwire is formed from nylon and comprises a thin, elongate member having sufficient tensile strength to withstand orthodontic forces. A locking member receives the ligature therethrough an... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6203317 | Orthodontic elastomeric ligature with slippery coating and method of making same An orthodontic elastomeric appliance with a polymer coating that becomes slippery when wetted, and a method of making the appliance which comprises the steps of forming an appliance of elastomeric material and coating the appliance with a polymer film cap... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6193509 | Bony anchor extender That portion of any bony anchor which protrudes from the bone can have placed on it a head to which a connector assembly is attached. The free end of this connector assembly attaches to a bar and rigidly holds the bar in place. On the bar, a variety of at... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6120289 | Orthodontic attachment device for interarch appliances An attachment device useful during the course of orthodontic treatment couples an interarch appliance to brackets and/or to archwires placed in the oral cavity. The attachment device includes a wire segment that crosses over a labial side of an archwire i... | 09/19/2000 |
| 5967774 | Dental assist appliance for attachment of orthodontic wire and orthodontic appliance using it A dental assist appliance for attachment of an orthodontic wire for achieving an effective correction of irregularities of the teeth or of improper dental arch for a short time. The dental assist appliance includes a base shaft member and an elastic membe... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5954500 | Guard for teeth with braces A guard for teeth having braces having lateral connectors therebetween comprises: an upper shield having an exterior wall adapted to encircle a person's teeth in their upper jaw; and, a lower shield having an exterior wall adapted to encircle a person's t... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5938437 | Bony anchor positioner A rigid buccally positioned bar, placed above the upper teeth and stabilized anteriorly by a connector to a protruding bony anchor carries a variety of force systems to facilitate tooth/teeth movement in all three spatial directions. The bar can be stabil... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5938435 | Orthodontic appliance shield system A mouth shield system configured to protect the lips and tongue of a user from an installed orthodontic appliance, dental work, or the like. The preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a strip formed from a light material such as, for exam... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5910008 | Archwire with posts An archwire is comprised of an elongated wire of nickel/titanium alloy in a generally arcuate configuration and a pair of tubular metallic sleeves in spaced apart relationship at predetermined points along the length of the wire. The sleeves are crimped o... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5873716 | 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... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5871350 | Lingual orthodontic assembly for arch development and component parts useful therewith A lingual orthodontic assembly for developing a patient's arch is disclosed, and component parts thereof which may have use in other treatment applications. One of the lingual arch developers disclosed uses magnets to have an effect on the mesial advancem... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5842856 | Release system for treatment of a broken jaw A release system for treatment of a broken jaw comprises an upper and lower arch bar conformable to the curvature of the dental arches. The upper arch bar presents a series of interaligned loops which presents a channel for supporting a release bar extend... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5766005 | Wire end protection cap assembly A cap assembly is provided for use on an oral ligature wire presenting ends that are twisted together. The cap assembly protects the oral tissue surrounding the twisted wire ends from abrasion, and includes a cap 22, 30, 36, 50, 60 sized for receipt over ... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5718576 | Orthodontic attachment device and pin An orthodontic attachment device especially useful for coupling interarch and intra-arch appliances to an archwire includes an elongated wire that extends alongside the archwire. The wire is fixed to a crimpable connector having a passageway that receives... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5647743 | Device for treating jaw fractures or tooth displacements A device for the orthopedic treatment of jaw fractures or tooth displacements has ring-shaped dental bands which surround the teeth and are detachably secured to at least two teeth of a jaw. In order to attach the dental band to the tooth in a secure and ... | 07/15/1997 |
| 5622495 | Device for correcting teeth irregularities A supplementary device is provided for sliding operation for use in a device for correcting teeth irregularities. The supplementary device abuts a bracket, and has a wire-engaging slit having the same shape as a slit in the bracket so that a wire engaged ... | 04/22/1997 |
| 5540586 | Elastomeric orthodontic ligatures A reinforced elastomeric non-hoop ligature comprises a thin flat body of the elastomeric material having incorporated therein a thin flat rigid insert of gingival-occlusal dimension greater than the corresponding dimension of the arch-wire receiving slot ... | 07/30/1996 |
| 5461133 | Stain-resistant elastomeric orthodontic force module An elastomeric orthodontic device such as a ligature, rotation wedge or force module is made of a composition selected from one or more classes of materials, such that the device has certain physical properties useful for orthodontic treatment and also is... | 10/24/1995 |
| 5380197 | Orthodontic arch wire sleeves for use with orthodontic arch wires and brackets An arch wire is provided with one or more sleeves, each of which is a close fit on the wire and in turn fits closely into the bracket slot in which it is inserted. The wire/sleeve combination and the bracket cooperate to produce the desired rotation and t... | 01/10/1995 |
| 5334015 | Magnetic orthodontic appliance An orthodontic appliance for intraorally distalizing teeth without patient compliance, comprising a pair of small complementary permanent magnetic elements, each having a coaxial hole for slidably mounting the magnets on a single common sectional wire, in... | 08/02/1994 |
| 5317074 | Stain-resistant elastomeric orthodontic force module An elastomeric orthodonic device such as a ligature, rotation wedge or force module is made of a composition selected from one or more classes of materials, such that the device has certain physical properties useful for orthodontic treatment and also is ... | 05/31/1994 |
| 5306142 | Crimpable orthodontic hook An improved orthodontic device defining an anchor for an elastic, ligature or spring along an archwire or a stop on a wire member, which includes a crimpable hook or stop having a tubular body with inner wire-engaging surfaces coated with an abrasive mate... | 04/26/1994 |
| 5292249 | Adjustable aligning reel and methods for aligning a tooth An adjustable aligning reel for aligning a misaligned tooth into a predetermined position in an arch of teeth. The adjustable aligning reel comprises an adjustable tensioner which is capable of being mounted on an archwire in operative relationship with t... | 03/08/1994 |
| 5240413 | Decorative orthodontic brace and method A decorative mouth brace, i.e. orthodontic construction, in which the tooth-repositioning wires in spanning relation between brackets are adorned with decorative objects, such as charms or the like, to enhance the heretofore unsightly appearance of this o... | 08/31/1993 |
