Orthodontic buccal tube with convertible cover
US5059119A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/282
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A buccal tube used in orthodontic therapy is convertible to a bracket during later stages of treatment. The buccal tube includes two tabs initially extending toward each other from opposite sides of an arch wire slot. A prying tool placed in a slot of the buccal tube moves both of the tabs apart and bends the tabs toward recessed positions in order to open the slot and convert the buccal tube to a bracket.
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