Bracket, orthodontic system with the bracket and an orthodontic method
US10201403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/34
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bracket including a main body part and a covering part. The main body part includes a first surface portion and a first bottom face portion. The first surface portion is provided with a first groove, which divides the first surface portion into first and second ends. The first end has a surface with a first protruding portion having a smooth curved surface. The covering part includes a second surface portion and a second bottom face portion, the second bottom face portion matches with the surface of the second end, and the second surface portion has a smooth curved surface matching the surface of the first protruding portion. The covering part and the main body part are adapted to match and be engaged with each other to form the bracket having a smooth curved shape in a gingival direction, an occlusal direction, a mesial direction and a distal direction.
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