Orthodontic twin bracket with archwire floor and side wall relief
US6478579B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2000 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an orthodontic twin bracket, and in particular an orthodontic twin bracket which includes protrusions on the floor and side walls of the archwire slot in order to reduce friction. In a preferred embodiment, a bracket design is provided which incorporates one or more of the features of reduced friction, improved alignment accuracy and, ease of identification, multiple ligation options, small size and structural integrity.
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