Orthodontic bracket system
US5248257A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 1992 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/287
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is disclosed a set of orthodontic brackets for attachment to teeth of either the mandibular arch or the maxillary arch. The orthodontic brackets comprise a plurality body members each having a base surface, a top surface and two opposing side surfaces. Slots are formed in the top surface and in at least one of the side surfaces. The slots are positioned in the body members such that the top slot of one bracket of the set of brackets is provided with substantially the same in/out compensation as another bracket of the set and the side slot of one bracket of the set of brackets is provided with substantially the same in/out compensation as another bracket of the set.
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