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Adjustable bracket, orthodontics system with the bracket and teeth orthodontic method

US10271925B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventor

  • Li Ji · Higashikurume, JP

Key dates

Filing dateDec 29, 2015
Grant dateApr 30, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 11, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C7/287
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An adjustable bracket is disclosed, including a main body and rotor, wherein the main body includes a base body which is provided with a base groove; the rotor is provided with a rotor body and a cover, the top of the rotor body is provided with a bracket slot, the cover is adapted to cover the top of the rotor body and cover the top of the opening of the bracket slot, the rotor is adapted to be pivotably connected to the base body, and the base body is further provided with a positioning portion for securing the rotor. An orthodontics system with the bracket and an orthodontic method are also disclosed. The adjustable bracket according to the present disclosure can be adjustable in torque, tip and the direction of the torsion on the tooth, and it can achieve a good corrective effect by simple operation.

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