Orthodontic bracket with vertical slot and method of using same
US7329120B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C7/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is disclosed an orthodontic bracket comprising a body member having a gingival opening mesio-distally extending slot formed therein. The slot is sized and shaped to receive an archwire. The body member also comprising a vertical leg between the slot and a labial or facial surface of the body member. The vertical leg defines a portion of the slot. The body member also comprises a shoulder attached to the vertical leg adjacent the opening and extending into the slot. A method of using a orthodontic bracket is also disclosed.
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